Bloons TD 5 (2014)

Developer: Ninja Kiwi
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Strategy
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 11,904 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cheerful, strategically deep tower defense where you pop invading bloon balloons with colorful towers and upgrades.

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What players say

Players praise Bloons TD 5 as a simple, addictive tower defense that many prefer over its sequel for its more relaxed, 'brain off' pacing. The game offers tons of content and is a nostalgic favorite, though going for all achievements can become a sunk cost trap.

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