# Brace the Swarm: Tower Defense — Survival Base Defender

> Sci-fi real-time tower defense game with free-roaming enemies and strategic turret placement. (iPhone/iPad app by Glenn Nygard.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brace-the-swarm-tower-defense/id6472391088 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Glenn Nygard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513812240)
- Category: Games, Action, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 216 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brace-the-swarm-tower-defense/id6472391088/reviews.md

## What is Brace the Swarm?

Play as the final survivors of the war between man and machines, as you've found refuge on a distant, hostile planet.

It's up to you to hold off the hordes of wild creatures attacking your defenses, as you try to regain your former strength in this sci-fi, real time, tower defense.

In Brace the Swarm, similar to other tower defense games, you have to hold off waves of enemies while constructing turrets to bolster your defenses. However, instead of enemies taking specific paths when approaching you, they will move and flow freely throughout the map in an attempt to surround your bases.

Take advantage of the terrain, as well as the wide selection of turrets at your disposal, to expand to new locations and gather more resources. Place down lights to track your enemies' position, and react to the threats lurking in the dark.

Inspired by mobile classics like Biodefense and Vampire Survivors, as well as PC games like Starcraft, They Are Billions and (the combat of) Factorio.

You can play half the game for free, or unlock all bonus missions and content for the price of a coffee.

## Key features

- Real-time tower defense gameplay
- Free-roaming enemy pathing
- Strategic turret placement
- Terrain utilization
- Resource gathering
- Enemy tracking lights

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brace-the-swarm-tower-defense/id6472391088/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun hidden gem

*2026-02-26*

Nice game made simple and fun. Very logical thinking for this game

### 5/5 — Fun way to pass the time

*2024-03-03*

A fun and engaging game with an interesting story. I think it’s easy to learn but it’s challenging enough to keep you engaged. A fun way to pass the time!

## Frequently asked questions about Brace the Swarm

### What is the core gameplay of Brace the Swarm?

Brace the Swarm is a real-time tower defense game where players defend their base against waves of enemies. Unlike traditional tower defense, enemies move freely across the map, requiring strategic placement of turrets and use of terrain.

### Is Brace the Swarm available offline?

The provided data does not specify if Brace the Swarm supports offline play. It is recommended to check the app store page or developer notes for this information.

### Does Brace the Swarm have multiplayer modes?

Information regarding multiplayer modes is not available in the provided data. The game description focuses on single-player survival and defense.

### What is the age rating for Brace the Swarm?

Brace the Swarm is rated 9+ by the ESRB, making it suitable for players aged nine and older.

### How much does Brace the Swarm cost?

Brace the Swarm is free to download and play, with an option to unlock all bonus missions and content for a price described as 'the price of a coffee'.

### Does Brace the Swarm have ads?

Yes, Brace the Swarm contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being true in the application data.

### When was Brace the Swarm last updated?

The latest version of Brace the Swarm was released on February 22, 2026, indicating recent ongoing development and support.

### What devices can I play Brace the Swarm on?

Brace the Swarm is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by the 'supportedDevices' field.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.32200 — 2026-02-22

New challenge stage added.
+ Many minor fixes and improvements.

### 0.32103 — 2025-10-12

- A new challenge stage has been added!
- Fix to auto rotate impacting the game orientation on some devices. To rotate the game, the option in the settings can be used.
- Many other fixes and improvements.

### 0.32000 — 2025-06-26

This update contains massive improvements to art, sound, stability, performance and more, as well as new content for long time players.

### 0.31200 — 2024-08-22

- Gain experience by playing to unlock new stages and turrets in the game.
- 1 new challenge stage added.
- Massive improvements to performance and stability,
- as well as hundreds of small and large bugfixes.

### 0.31111 — 2024-03-13

- Improvements to pathfinding performance.
- Many minor fixes.

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All apps by Glenn Nygard: https://appshunter.io/developer/1513812240

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*