BYTES: The Reverse Tower Defense (2024)

Developer: Icy Soul Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

You must outsmart a reactive AI by plotting a custom path through shifting defenses, each move a calculated gamble.

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What players say

Players say BYTES flips tower defense on its head by having you build the path and the AI place the towers. Some cite bugs that freeze the game during dialog, but most enjoy the puzzle-like strategy and the ability to customize waves.

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