# Dungeon Defense : The Gate

> Retro-style dungeon defense game with monster collection and building. (iPhone/iPad app by GameCoaster.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-defense-the-gate/id1195035357 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GameCoaster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195035356)
- Category: Games, Action, Strategy
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 701 App Store ratings · 270 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2017-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-defense-the-gate/id1195035357/reviews.md

## What is Dungeon Defense?

※ Introduction
Defeat all invaders to defend your dungeon!
Collect more weapons and monsters to make them stronger.
Enjoy various contents such as "dungeon building, collect various weapons, achievements"

※ Story
In order to defend the last remaining dungeon of this world, you became a guardian.
Heroes from all over the world gather to conquer the dungeon.
Never be defeated, be the best dungeon!

※ Characteristics of game
◈ Enjoy "Retro graphics & Sounds".
◈ Easy to play, anyone can enjoy it easily.
◈ Please enjoy the pleasure by sweeping away enemies.
◈ Organize a variety of mercenaries and find synergies.
◈ Rewards are waiting for each achievement.

I am a solo developer.
Your download and feedback is so precious to me.
If you have fun, please recommend it to the people around you.

-SUPPORT-
E-Mail : support@gamecoaster.com
Tel :+82 10-4178-0283

@ GameCoaster

* In-app Payment lets you use features or characters immediately. However, you can enjoy all of the content without IAP. :)

## Key features

- Defend your dungeon
- Collect and strengthen weapons and monsters
- Dungeon building
- Retro graphics and sounds
- Mercenary synergy organization
- Achievement rewards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total Package | $15.99 | one-time |
| Magic Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Feature Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Automatic Package | $15.99 | one-time |
| Ring Package | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Rebirth Stones | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Rebirth Stones | $3.99 | one-time |
| 660 Rebirth stones | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4,200 Rubies | $41.99 | one-time |
| 660 Rubies | $8.99 | one-time |
| 300 Rubies | $3.99 | one-time |
| 180 Rubies | $2.99 | one-time |
| Element Package | $15.99 | one-time |
| Element EXP increase | $8.99 | one-time |
| 8400 Rebirth Stones | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2160 Rubies | $24.99 | one-time |
| Hell Package | $24.99 | one-time |
| Rebirth EXP increase | $8.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #183 in Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

## What do users think of Dungeon Defense?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Great value for money
- 🕹️ Engaging tower defense mechanics
- 🎨 Charming retro graphics
- 🔥 Addictive and replayable
- 🧠 Surprisingly deep progression system
- 🕰️ Relaxing and easy to pick up
- 💰 No pay-to-win or excessive IAPs

**Cons**

- 🤔 Lack of clear instructions or tutorials
- 🕰️ Can become repetitive or grindy over time
- 🐛 Some reported crashes or bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🙁 Lack of updates or new content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices or iOS versions
- Issues with in-app purchases not working

**Most requested features**

- More character/class variety
- Additional game modes or challenges
- Improved UI and quality-of-life features
- Cloud save/sync functionality
- Ability to restore in-app purchases

## Recent user reviews (10 of 270)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-defense-the-gate/id1195035357/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So glad to return to this!!!

*2026-07-06, version 1.93.11*

This has been so good to come back to after years away.  It is super deep and just what I wanted.

### 5/5 — 150円

*2026-05-13*

150円だし買ったるかー思たら
150円のボリュームじゃなくてわろた

### 5/5 — чистый кайф

*2026-03-24*

разраб красавчик, посторался

### 5/5 — Fun td

*2025-12-09, version 1.93.11*

Good td type game with plenty of upgrades and stuff to explore.

### 1/5 — Gold

*2025-11-25*

Hello, good evening. I'm having a problem. I receive the gold after the battles end, but it's not credited; it's as if I haven't earned anything. How can I fix this?

### 5/5 — Fun game!

*2025-08-21, version 1.93.10*

This game begins as you picking a hero who has to stomp monsters as they come at your base in increasingly different waves. There are a lot of different heroes who have different abilities and skills and support abilities. After playing for a little while you can start assembling teams of heroes and figuring out which ones synergies best with others. After you make it past a set number of waves, you can reincarnate your progress day to day one to obtain resources which can only be obtained through reincarnation (think games like Cookie Clicker). You can use those resources to purchase permanent upgrades that persist through reincarnations which will allow you to survive through more rounds and progressively tougher difficulty settings that offer greater amounts of resources. 

Earlier rounds play differently than a cookie clicker game because you need to tap on the enemies to kill them during battles, and you need to purchase upgrades and weapons between rounds… except the game gradually gives you more and more ways of automating those in between rounds processes until most of the process manages itself and you only have to poke your head in every so many rounds to make sure that the house isn’t burning down. In a lot of other games this would annoy me but weirdly in this game it gave me a sense of having earned my automated processes and made it fun to poke my head in to see how my little dungeon crew was doing.

The game does have in app purchases but you can absolutely play the game without them, and for the amount of value that’s on the table with this game, it’s the sort of app where tossing a few bucks the developer’s way seems well earned. If I had a bad thing to say about the game it would be that it can take an absolutely bonkers long time to make meaningful progress and reach milestones in the game, but that has also made this a fun little game that I can put on while I work and check in on it every so often to give a few quick orders before I leave my heroes to it. 

If you enjoy relaxed pace games, very strong recommend. Enjoy!

### 5/5 — Super Game, perfekt für zwischendurch

*2025-08-03*

Bin zwar erst bei Tag 40, finde es jetzt aber schon sehr gut. Mal schauen was es dann noch im weiteren Spiellauf zu bieten hat.

### 2/5 — 説明不足

*2025-06-28*

説明やチュートリアルほぼなしの状態で放り出される。やる事も単調だし…。
レトロゲーム的な手探りの感じが好きな人には向いてると思うけど、現代インディーズ作品としてみるとそれじゃダメでしょという気持ち。
売上ランキングにあったから騙されたよ。これなら無料ゲーのローグウィズデッドの方が面白いと思う。

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-06-07, version 1.93.10*

Great game with simple mechanics executed perfectly! It is really a great mobile game! 🤘

### 5/5 — This game was unique

*2025-05-18, version 1.93.10*

I was glad to find it because well most games are just pay to win or pay to progress and this game was  not pay to win or progress so unique 5 stars! Great job.

## Frequently asked questions about Dungeon Defense

### What is Dungeon Defense: The Gate?

Dungeon Defense: The Gate is a strategy game where you defend your dungeon from invading heroes. You collect and strengthen weapons and monsters, build your dungeon, and organize mercenaries to create synergies and achieve goals.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include defending your dungeon, collecting and strengthening weapons and monsters, dungeon building, retro graphics and sounds, organizing mercenaries for synergy, and earning rewards for achievements.

### Is Dungeon Defense: The Gate free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. While there are in-app purchases available that allow immediate access to features or characters, you can enjoy all of the game's content without making any purchases.

### What kind of graphics and sound does the game have?

The game features retro graphics and sounds, offering a nostalgic experience for players. It is designed to be easy to play, allowing anyone to enjoy the gameplay.

### Who is this game for?

This game is for players who enjoy strategy and defense games, particularly those who appreciate retro aesthetics. It's also suitable for those who like collecting and upgrading in-game elements and building their own game environments.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.93.11 — 2025-10-07

Apply updates related to Unity security vulnerabilities

### 1.93.10 — 2025-04-10

We've added some convenience features to improve your gameplay experience.

### 1.93.09 — 2025-03-11

We've added some convenience features to improve your gameplay experience.

### 1.93.08 — 2025-02-28

We've added some convenience features to the game for your convenience.

### 1.93.04 — 2025-02-10

Fixed an issue where the Restore Purchases feature was not working on some devices.

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