Desktop Tower Defense
The 2007 original that turned maze building into a genre, played across a desktop with the icons still sitting on it.
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How to get the most from it
Desktop Tower Defense sits in Tower Defence under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something nostalgic and clever.
About this category: Place things, upgrade things, watch a wave break against them. The most satisfying genre for people who like being right in advance.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A trip back to the older internet
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Desktop Tower Defense: quick answers
Is Desktop Tower Defense free?
Yes. Desktop Tower Defense is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Desktop Tower Defense?
No. You can use Desktop Tower Defense without signing up for anything.
Does Desktop Tower Defense work on a phone?
Not well. We file Desktop Tower Defense as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Desktop Tower Defense safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Desktop Tower Defense take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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