Underplayed Gems

Elemental War - A Tower Defense Game (2019)

Elemental War - A Tower Defense Game cover
Developer
Clockwork Origins
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.9 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced tower defense game where you juggle sending monsters at opponents while fortifying your own base, with each decision feeling weighty in multiplayer duels.

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What players say

Players describe it as a faithful modern take on the classic Warcraft III Element TD, praising the deep seven-element upgrade system that creates over 190 distinct towers. The single-player offers varied modes and map editing, but multiplayer is widely reported as non-functional. Reviews consistently note it runs poorly even on strong hardware, while the $20 price tag earns pushback.

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