Kingdom Rush alternatives in 2026

Q: Is there a tower defense game you can play in a browser?

Tower Bio Defense is played in a web browser . You pick a map before a game starts . The facts for the other games here do not say whether they run in a browser, so check each store page for how to play.

Q: Is there a Kingdom Rush alternative with a demo?

Defense Grid: The Awakening has a demo available . A demo lets you try the game before you pay. For Bloons TD 6 and Dungeon Defenders, the facts used here do not say whether a demo is offered, so check each store page before you buy.

Tower defense games to try after Kingdom Rush: Bloons TD 6, Dungeon Defenders, Defense Grid and Tower Bio Defense, with plain facts and a guide.

By Desert Island Challenge · 2026-10-15

Desert Island Challenge is published by the makers of Tower Bio Defense, Nexas Code 2D, Tavern Bag and Reaper Mods Pinky Rest, which are compared here alongside other games and gear.

If you finished Kingdom Rush and want another tower defense game, four are worth a look. Bloons TD 6 says all monkey towers have 3 upgrade paths ^[1]. Dungeon Defenders is listed at $14.99 normally, discounted to $2.99 ^[2]. Defense Grid: The Awakening lists 10 tower types with 3 levels of capability each ^[3]. Tower Bio Defense is played in a web browser ^[4].

Option	Price shown	Maps or levels	Towers
Kingdom Rush	$9.99 normally, discounted to $0.99 ^[5]	12 stage core campaign ^[5]	8 specialized tower upgrades ^[5]
Bloons TD 6	not published	70+ handcrafted maps ^[6]	25 Monkey Towers, 3 upgrade paths each ^[6]
Dungeon Defenders	$14.99 normally, $2.99 on sale ^[2]	not published	not published
Defense Grid: The Awakening	not published	20 unique environments ^[3]	10 tower types, 3 levels each ^[3]
Tower Bio Defense	not published	not published	Placed towers can be upgraded ^[4]

Why gamers look past Kingdom Rush

Kingdom Rush on Steam is developed and published by Ironhide Game Studio and was released Jan 6, 2014 ^[5]. Some players finish a game like this and simply want a different set of towers, maps and upgrades, and that is a fair reason to browse.

Kingdom Rush is listed at $9.99 normally, discounted to $0.99 ^[5]. Prices change, so check the current listing for any game below.

The facts gathered here for Kingdom Rush cover its release and its price, so they do not say what players dislike about it. If you are leaving it behind, decide what you want next: more towers, a different look, a demo, or a game that opens in your browser. The options below are described only by what their own pages say.

Bloons TD 6: monkey towers with three upgrade paths

The page says Bloons TD 6 has 44 original maps, some with 3D objects that can block line of sight ^[1]. The company says it releases several updates every year with new characters, features, and gameplay ^[6].

The Steam page says it has 25 Monkey Towers, each with 3 upgrade paths and unique activated abilities ^[6]. It lists 17 diverse Heroes with 20 signature upgrades and 2 special abilities ^[6]. Its page also lists over 100 upgrades that add power where you need it ^[6].

The game contains in-game items that can be bought with real money ^[6]. The facts here give no price, so check the store page for your device.

Dungeon Defenders: a tower defense game on Steam

Dungeon Defenders on Steam is developed and published by Chromatic Games and was released Oct 18, 2011 ^[2].

The Steam page lists it at $14.99 normally, discounted to $2.99 (80% off) ^[2]. Deals change, so check the current price.

The facts used on this page say little more than that. Before you pick it, check the store page for its heroes, game modes, enemy counts and whether a demo is offered, and whether you can play with friends.

Defense Grid: The Awakening: tower types with a demo to try

The page says there are 10 different tower types with 3 levels of capability each ^[3].

A demo is available, so you can try it before you decide ^[3]. The facts here do not give a price, so check the store listing for the current one. They also do not say how long the game takes or how many maps it has, so look at the store page for that.

Tower Bio Defense: a browser tower defense game with a body horror look

Tower Bio Defense is made by the team that publishes this site, Desert Island Challenge. 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]. You can also sacrifice a tower you have placed ^[4]. Towers can shoot projectiles or attack up close in melee ^[4].

Some enemies, like the MOAB, split into weaker enemies when defeated ^[4]. Some enemies are armored ^[4]. The art notes say it aims for a hellish, creepy, fleshy look, with gore and blood effects ^[4].

How to pick the right Kingdom Rush alternative

If you want many towers to choose from, Bloons TD 6 lists 25 Monkey Towers with 3 upgrade paths each ^[6]. If you want heroes, it also lists 17 of them ^[6].

If price matters, the Steam page lists Dungeon Defenders at $14.99 normally, discounted to $2.99 ^[2]. Kingdom Rush itself is listed at $9.99 normally, discounted to $0.99 ^[5].

If you want to try before you buy, Defense Grid: The Awakening has a demo available ^[3].

If you want a tower defense game in a web browser, Tower Bio Defense is played in one ^[4]. If you like enemies that split apart, it has some that do when defeated ^[4]. The look is meant to be hellish, creepy and fleshy, with gore and blood effects ^[4].

If you liked how Kingdom Rush lets you upgrade towers, check how each option handles upgrades, heroes and abilities on its own page before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

What games are like Kingdom Rush?

Several tower defense games share the idea of placing towers and upgrading them. Tower Bio Defense is played in a web browser ^[4]. Bloons TD 6 lists 44 original maps, some with 3D objects that can block line of sight ^[1]. Defense Grid lists 10 tower types with 3 levels of capability each ^[3].

How much does Kingdom Rush cost on Steam?

Kingdom Rush is listed at $9.99 normally, discounted to $0.99 ^[5]. Deals come and go, so check the store page for today's price before you buy, and compare it with the other games on this page.

Is there a tower defense game you can play in a browser?

Tower Bio Defense is played in a web browser ^[4]. You pick a map before a game starts ^[4]. The facts for the other games here do not say whether they run in a browser, so check each store page for how to play.

Is there a Kingdom Rush alternative with a demo?

Defense Grid: The Awakening has a demo available ^[3]. A demo lets you try the game before you pay. For Bloons TD 6 and Dungeon Defenders, the facts used here do not say whether a demo is offered, so check each store page before you buy.

Which Kingdom Rush alternative has heroes?

Bloons TD 6 lists 17 diverse Heroes with 20 signature upgrades and 2 special abilities ^[6]. For Dungeon Defenders and the other options, check each store page for how heroes work and whether any cost extra. In Tower Bio Defense, you can select a placed tower and upgrade it ^[4].

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