Defend from Candyland! (2023)

Developer: MI Pixel Ltd
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted, colorful strategy game where you build defenses against a whimsical candy invasion with a retro pixel feel.

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What players say

Players describe this as a deceptively hard tower defense game: cute pixel art and a candy theme hide a steep difficulty curve that demands planning. Some towers are clearly weaker and the game has no save during levels, so a single session can last 20–30 minutes. Long-time players note the developer fixes bugs quickly.

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