Underplayed Gems

Crystal Tower Defense (2023)

Crystal Tower Defense cover
Developer
Hot Roof Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Strategy
Rating
3.4 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You build and adapt a maze of turrets and walls in real time, balancing growth against escalating waves of bright, crystal-like enemies.

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What players say

Players praise the maze-building mechanics and compare the game to classic Warcraft 3 custom TD maps. Many say it is fun initially but becomes too easy after earning upgrades, leading to boredom. Reviewers note performance problems past wave 60 on double speed. Some criticize the grind-heavy progression, and a key warning comes from players who say the developer is moving on from the game.

Screenshots

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