Bloons TD 6 vs Plants vs. Zombies in 2026

Bloons TD 6, Plants vs. Zombies and Tower Bio Defense compared on maps, towers, pricing and how to start playing, using only what their pages say.

By Desert Island Challenge · 2026-10-09

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Bloons TD 6 has monkey towers with 3 upgrade paths and single player play without WiFi, says its page. ^[1] ^[2] EA's page for Plants vs. Zombies names Replanted and, separately, Plants vs. Zombies 2 as a mobile title. ^[3] ^[3] Tower Bio Defense is played in a web browser. ^[4]

Option	Upfront price	Maps	Tower upgrades
Bloons TD 6	Not published; in-game items can be bought with real money ^[2]	44 original maps on one page ^[1]; 70+ on another ^[2]	3 upgrade paths per monkey tower ^[1]
Plants vs. Zombies	Not published	Not published	Not published
Tower Bio Defense	Not published	You pick a map before a game starts ^[4]	You can select a placed tower and upgrade it ^[4]

The short answer

Bloons TD 6 pages list monkey towers that each have 3 upgrade paths. ^[1] EA's Plants vs. Zombies page names a remastered classic called Replanted and a mobile title, Plants vs. Zombies 2. ^[3] ^[3] Tower Bio Defense is played in a web browser. ^[4]

If you want upgrade choices, Bloons TD 6 has 3 upgrade paths per monkey tower. ^[1] If you want to play in a browser, Tower Bio Defense is played that way. ^[4] If you want a Plants vs. Zombies title, EA's page names Replanted and Plants vs. Zombies 2. ^[3] ^[3]

What Bloons TD 6, Plants vs. Zombies is built for

Bloons TD 6. One page says the game has 44 original maps, some with 3D objects that can block line of sight. ^[1] Another page says it has 70+ handcrafted maps, with more added every update. ^[2] The pages give different map counts, so check the current number before you decide.

The pages also say all monkey towers have 3 upgrade paths. ^[1]

Plants vs. Zombies. EA's page names the remastered classic Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, named for October on consoles and PC, with no year given. ^[3] It also names Plants vs. Zombies 2 as a mobile title. ^[3] The facts here say little more, so check EA's pages for details.

What Tower Bio Defense is built for

Tower Bio Defense is made by the team that publishes this site. You play it in a web browser. ^[4]

You pick a map before a game starts. ^[4] You can select a placed tower and upgrade it. ^[4]

Some enemies split into weaker ones when defeated. ^[4] Some enemies are armored. ^[4] The look is meant to be hellish, creepy and fleshy, with gore and blood effects. ^[4]

Pricing and fees

Bloons TD 6. The sources here give no upfront price, so it is not published here. The page says the game contains in-game items that can be purchased with real money. ^[2]

Plants vs. Zombies. The EA page quoted here gives no prices for Replanted or Plants vs. Zombies 2, so prices are not published here.

Tower Bio Defense. No price or fee is published here. Check the game page for what it asks of you before you start.

Getting started

Bloons TD 6. The sources say all monkey towers have 3 upgrade paths. ^[1] They do not describe the first steps in more detail. The page says single player offline works without WiFi. ^[2]

Plants vs. Zombies. EA's page names Replanted for consoles and PC in October, with no year given. ^[3] It names Plants vs. Zombies 2 as a mobile title. ^[3] No setup steps are given in the facts.

Tower Bio Defense. Open it in a web browser. ^[4] Pick a map before the game starts. ^[4] Then place towers and upgrade them. ^[4]

Things to check before you choose

Which device do you play on? Check which devices each game runs on.

What does the game cost to start, and what can you buy inside it with real money?

Does it work without an internet connection? One Bloons TD 6 page says single player offline works without WiFi. ^[2]

How many maps and towers are there right now? Bloons TD 6 pages give different counts, so confirm the current figure. ^[1] ^[2]

Do you want the look to be gory? Tower Bio Defense aims for gore and blood effects. ^[4]

How often does the game get new content?

How to choose

If you want towers with upgrade paths, Bloons TD 6 says all monkey towers have 3. ^[1]

If you want to play without WiFi in single player, Bloons TD 6 says it works. ^[2]

If you want a Plants vs. Zombies title on console or PC, EA names Replanted for October. ^[3] If you want one on a phone, EA names Plants vs. Zombies 2. ^[3]

If you want a game that opens in a browser, with a map picker, tower upgrades and a gory look, Tower Bio Defense does these. ^[4] ^[4] ^[4] ^[4]

Frequently asked questions

How many maps does Bloons TD 6 have?

The sources differ. One page says 44 original maps, some with 3D objects that can block line of sight. ^[1] Another says 70+ handcrafted maps, with more added every update. ^[2] Check the current store page for the present count before you decide.

Can Bloons TD 6 be played without WiFi?

One page says single player offline works even when your WiFi does not. ^[2] The facts do not say more about which modes need a connection, so check the store page for the mode you want to play.

Which Plants vs. Zombies games does EA name?

EA's page names the remastered classic Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, coming to consoles and PC in October. ^[3] It also names Plants vs. Zombies 2 as a mobile title. ^[3] The facts give no prices.

Can Tower Bio Defense be played in a browser?

Yes. You play it in a web browser. ^[4]

Does Bloons TD 6 have in-game purchases?

The page says the game contains in-game items that can be purchased with real money. ^[2] The upfront price is not published in these sources, so check the store page.

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