Underplayed Gems

Ancient Planet Tower Defense (2015)

Ancient Planet Tower Defense cover
Developer
Moonlight Mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.1 of 5, 1,200 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 25 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical and strategic tower defense game where you build and upgrade defenses against alien waves, with a mild difficulty curve and a retro, atmospheric feel.

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What players say

Players enjoy the game as a quick, casual tower defense experience, but note that tower options are few and the late game becomes repetitive with a single optimal strategy. A reviewer warns the mobile version is heavily monetized and grindy, while the PC version avoids that and is considered decent value.

Screenshots

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