# Larry's Defense — Wave Defense RPG

> Wave-based strategy defense game with RPG hero progression and infinite ascension. (iPhone/iPad app by Roel Strolenberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larrys-defense/id6746937098 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Roel Strolenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819042253)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 93 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 448 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-06-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larrys-defense/id6746937098/reviews.md

## What is Larry's Defense?

Larry’s Defense is a wave-based strategy defense game where you fight through acts of increasingly difficult enemies, defeat powerful bosses, and ascend to become even stronger.

Every decision matters. Choose the right upgrades, create powerful combinations, and push as far as possible. Each wave becomes harder, testing your strategy and build. Can you survive long enough to defeat the bosses?

Features:
- Tower(less) defense gameplay with wave-based survival;
- RPG mechanics – distribute attribute points to build your unique hero;
- Craft & upgrade equipment to face stronger enemies;
- Unlock and master skills for big damage or clutch defense;
- Ascension – Play forever with the infinite progression (prestige) system;
- Play offline – defend anywhere, anytime;
- Face off against other Larry's in weekly competitions;
- Unlock skins and customize your look;
- Collect them all – Kill and register every ghost enemy in Larry's Ghostdex. 

Can you turn Larry into the ultimate defender? Larry could really use some help..

Perfect for players who love wave survival, tower defense chaos, hero upgrades, and huge boss fights — all wrapped in a goofy, light-hearted adventure.

## Key features

- Wave-based survival gameplay
- RPG hero attribute distribution
- Equipment crafting and upgrades
- Skill unlocking and mastery
- Infinite progression via Ascension
- Offline play
- Weekly competitions
- Enemy collection (Ghostdex)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Skill Slot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Ghost Chance | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Rubies | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 Rubies | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Max Battle Speed | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larrys-defense/id6746937098/reviews.md

### 5/5 — should be more popular !

*2026-07-05*

fun, addicting game. cute graphics. good humor. optional ads (haven’t even needed to watch one yet tbh sorry dev). loving this game! deserves way more popularity !!

**Developer response:** Thanks, Larry!

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-04-28*

The game, dispute its simple design, is addictive and fun with little to no adds and does not nag at the player for micro transactions
L

**Developer response:** Thanks, Larry!

### 5/5 — Larry is amazing

*2026-03-11*

Woo hoo! Larry’s Defense is awesome.  Simple, but satisfying game loop.  Lots of options and simple ways to redo talents.  This is all done with minimal ad intrusion and very little focus on  IAP.   I really look forward to updates and other games by this developer.

**Developer response:** Thanks, Larry!

### 5/5 — Electric Larry Land

*2026-03-06*

Good game, Larry.

**Developer response:** Thanks, Larry

### 5/5 — Larry

*2026-01-22*

Thanks for the game Larry, though I kinda cheesed it and ruined the gameplay for myself by watching ads for 5 red things then trading it for 500 gold things. I don’t have the self control to just earn gold things naturally Larry I’m tellin’ ya.

**Developer response:** Luckily, once you finish the game, you get to do it all over again and redeem yourself, Larry! 
I've built the game in such a way that ads (and rubies) are really not a 'limiting' factor or a requirement to finish all the content. I really advise you to play it 'naturally' first before you go and waste your time watching ads ;) Eventually, once you've discovered all the features and content, go nuts lol.

### 5/5 — Best mobile game tbh

*2026-01-07*

Ads perfect, game is perfect I believe adding in more content will be good as long as it’s consistent I’m not even done but I’ve spent all day playing just to unlock everything and see how they work, I love how the devs interact as I unlock everything I’m saying love but it’s genuine I don’t review games much but I actually enjoy this game and it reminds me of older games on pc mobile that went hand in hand with console games that genuinely brought fun into the game with the option of paying to help but not defeat the ability to play without them I love Larry can’t wait for more content and more games from this developer

**Developer response:** Thanks for the love, Larry =) More content is on its way! I post patch notes and stuff on r/larrysdefense if you want to get more involved.

### 5/5 — Who up larrying rn

*2025-12-01*

When Larry said “it’s larrying time” I felt that

**Developer response:** It's always Larrying time, Larry

### 5/5 — Great game, great potential

*2025-11-22*

This is one of the only reviews I’ve ever written about a game. This game is awesome. Very well put together. Simple mechanics drawn together by a witty developer who makes you feel like you, are Larry. I do have a question for the dev/devs, do you plan on making any new acts any time soon? I really love the direction this is taking and would love to hear if you have anything in store. Keep going!
-Mike

**Developer response:** Thank you very much, Larry!

You should join www.reddit.com/r/LarrysDefense to stay informed about future releases and stuff =)

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-11-12*

A beautifully put together game.

**Developer response:** Thanks, Larry!

## Frequently asked questions about Larry's Defense

### What is Larry's Defense?

Larry's Defense is a wave-based strategy game where players defend a base by upgrading a hero, crafting equipment, and mastering skills. The goal is to survive increasingly difficult waves of enemies and defeat powerful bosses.

### What are the key features of Larry's Defense?

Key features include tower-less defense gameplay, RPG mechanics for hero upgrades, equipment crafting, skill mastery, an infinite progression system through Ascension, offline play, and weekly competitions.

### How does the monetization work in Larry's Defense?

The game is free to play and includes in-app purchases, as well as advertisements. This allows players to enjoy the core gameplay while offering optional ways to enhance their experience or progress.

### Can I play Larry's Defense offline?

Yes, Larry's Defense offers offline play, allowing you to defend anywhere, anytime without an internet connection. This makes it convenient for playing on the go or in areas with limited connectivity.

### What is the Ascension system?

Ascension is an infinite progression system that allows players to reset their progress and become even stronger. This 'prestige' system ensures that there is always a new challenge and a way to improve your hero's capabilities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2026-08-12

Introducing: The Compass of Compensation.

* Every 10 levels, the compass looks at your attributes and tries to 'compensate' what you lack;
* Unlocks at level 10;
* These bonuses are permanent.

For the full patch notes, go to r/larrysdefense.

### 2.8.2 — 2026-06-15

Minor maintenance patch to keep up support for those brave Larrys out there.

### 2.8.1 — 2026-05-26

- bug fixes;
- performance stuff.

### 2.8.0 — 2026-04-16

- Larry now has a blue shirt!
- Potato Launcher's chance to fire an Exploding Potato fixed to 10%;
- Potato Launcher's exploding potato now scales off of the skill Exploding Potato!
- Feathered Bow's chance to spawn crows fixed to 10%;
- Thunder Fists' chance to trigger Thunderstorm fixed to 25%;
- The Airbender's chance to trigger Gust fixed to 5%;
- Made The Larry Games more robust;
- Complete overhaul of the Trial mechanics;

Visit r/LarrysDefense for the full patch notes (or to meet up with other Larrys).

### 2.7.1 — 2026-03-22

- Converting rubies to gold now scales off of your progress;
- Some maintenance stuff;
- A third line to make this hotfix seem more impressive.

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