Brutal TD (2023)
- Developer
- Merriman Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 24 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
a fast-paced, minimalist arcade tower defense where you actively control a single tower and adapt to semi-random enemy waves
minimalistretroarcadetower defenseshooterrandomizedstrategicsurvival
What players say
Players call this a brutally difficult tower defense that demands constant attention, not a set-and-forget game. Fans of 2000s-era Flash games on Armor Games or Newgrounds say it captures that nostalgic feel. The developer updates weekly and listens to feedback, though some report crashes and glitches.
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