The Wizard's Tower (2019)

Developer: Paul Kearley
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical tower defense where you actively manage each tower's fire timing to weave elemental spells together.

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What players say

Players praise the active twist where you directly control towers instead of watching them fire, but warn of a sharp difficulty spike around level 4 that can frustrate newcomers. The campaign is short, around 6 to 7 hours, with optional Insanity difficulty for veterans.

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