The 10 best tower defense games to play in 2022

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They may not have flashy open worlds or complex stories, but there are several modern day tower defense games capable of supplying action-packed fun and a whole of replayability. However, as underappreciated as they are, most of these worthy titles end up buried and out of sight on any given platform’s store. So, to ensure you’re not missing on the greatest and latest, here is our countdown of the best tower defense games to play in 2022.

Despite being in early access, Diplomacy is Not an Option is one of the newest tower defense games that has caught our eye. The game features both a campaign and an Endless Mode, both tasking players to turn a small watch tower into a full-blown castle all while being attacked by hundreds of thousands of enemies. It’s not an easy game by any means, but there’s a great sense of achievement to be found when finally gathering dozens of your own soldiers and deadly weapons.

Maybe the most visually pleasing on the list, this sci-fi title throws players in the role of a space station commander to hold off waves of robotic aliens landing on various bases. It is a much more demanding take on the typically straightforward tower defense, as players will have to constantly keep tabs on weapon health while maintaining a safe fortress. Although its difficulty may be a problem for some, it’s filled with over 100 challenges and an excellent story mode to keep you coming back anyway.

Although it doesn’t quite hit its stride quite like the original, Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is a smoother and more graphically pleasing installment to play in 2022 due to it being playable on current-gen hardware. For those unfamiliar with