# Syndicate: Tower Defense

> Steampunk tower defense game with collectible card elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Dmitry Gushchin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syndicate-tower-defense/id1179253455 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dmitry Gushchin](https://appshunter.io/developer/631249722)
- Category: Games, Card, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 321 App Store ratings · 141 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 158 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syndicate-tower-defense/id1179253455/reviews.md

## What is Syndicate?

Steampunk Syndicate is a unique tower defense with elements of collectible card games. 

Steam Era has begun. The Great Revolution has been ending with the defeat of progressive rebel forces. There are only few heroes left. Syndicate is taking over the power and start terrorizing people. 

In secrecy, far from civilization rebels have built The Defender - a giant steam robot. The last hope to cast off the tyranny. With the Defender rebels are coming back to fight and this time they are really ready. 

The only problem is that the Syndicate found out the rebels' plans and desires to destroy the robot. 
Your main goal is to protect it. 

Steampunk Syndicate is tower defense game made in awesome steampunk setting. We created an ingenious game world with a lot of charismatic characters, steampunk weapons, towers and beautiful highly detailed levels such as the City, flying Battle Cruiser, Submarine and many more. 

In Steampunk Syndicate you should destroy waves of enemies by building defensive towers of different types. There are 4 types of towers in the game now: gatling gun, firethrower, bomber and electrobot. Moreover, the player will have an opportunity to control special units - heroes and use a number of special items and attacks.

## Key features

- Unique tower defense gameplay
- Collectible card game elements
- Steampunk setting and characters
- Four distinct tower types
- Control special hero units
- Utilize special items and attacks

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Top Hat of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Suitcase of Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $15.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Gems | $31.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Steampunk Syndicate Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Syndicate?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Enjoyable gameplay
- 📊 Decent entertainment value
- 🕹️ Fun tower defense game
- 🎨 Good graphics and theme
- 🕰️ Good way to pass the time

**Cons**

- 💢 Ads are problematic or disruptive
- 🔍 Small screen size issues
- 🕹️ Lacks difficulty or challenge
- 🕹️ Simplistic or repetitive gameplay
- 🛠️ Technical issues or bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Towers becoming inaccessible
- Crashes or freezes when switching between games

**Most requested features**

- More tower or upgrade options
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Ability to zoom and pan the map
- Less reliance on ads for progression

## Recent user reviews (10 of 141)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syndicate-tower-defense/id1179253455/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Ads are broken

*2023-03-07, version 2.1.9*

Gameplay is fun, but ads are totally broken. Have to shut down game and restart just to exit an ad.

### 5/5 — Decent Entertainment

*2020-12-10, version 2.1.9*

I Just started and I’m enjoying it

### 5/5 — Good games

*2019-09-08, version 2.1.9*

This game is awesome love it thanks you

### 5/5 — Great game

*2019-07-10, version 2.1.9*

Really good game similar to bloons TD 6 but it’s free

### 4/5 — A good way to pass the time on the commute

*2019-02-27, version 2.1.9*

A decent little game that is very simple to pick up and play, as with most tower defence games. It is totally free to play and I completed the game (all 135 levels) without making a purchase and the concept for the game is quite unique as far as I know.

However it has a very limited/non existing storyline with spelling and gramma mistakes here and there. The UI is quite basic and needs to be massively improved upon to compete with the more known Bloon and Plants vs Zombies games. This includes;
1)Improving the tutorial to explain all of the games features
2)Being able to zoom in and around the map
3) Adding details to the characters and giving a brief play through of each new card’s pros and cons - as it is, you kinda have to learn as you play

### 1/5 — Boring game, not worth your time

*2019-02-21, version 2.1.9*

Imagine the worst tower defence game, this is merely 1 step above that; it is really bland for a steampunk theme and I am disappointed, it has a cheap pre-rendered feel to it and things like the health bar and UI were just added on without much thought. There’s basically nothing to the game, it’s like water while other tower defence games are bowls of thick noodles.

The map is tiny and it is so dull.

It is poor at communicating that if you want to use more cards then the gems you pay (luckily I never paid anything) is only for 1 round. 

[Rather than playing this wreck I recommend paying for Kingdom Rush and/or Bloons TD6; there’s also Color Defence which is a fun free TD.]

### 3/5 — Too small on old iPhone

*2019-02-20, version 2.1.9*

On my iPhone se I cannot read anything on the screen

### 4/5 — Fun but too ad based

*2018-12-24*

Fun game but insanely based on ads to go any further.

### 1/5 — Did not get purchase

*2018-12-16, version 2.1.9*

Hello I spent 2$ on this game and did not get it I want a refund now!!!!!!!!😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

### 5/5 — Bon petit jeux

*2018-09-27, version 2.1.9*

Très bon et bien fait

## Frequently asked questions about Syndicate

### What is Syndicate: Tower Defense about?

Syndicate: Tower Defense is a strategy game where you defend a giant steam robot from enemy waves. It uniquely blends tower defense mechanics with collectible card game elements in a captivating steampunk world.

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

The game features a unique combination of tower defense and collectible card gameplay, set in an immersive steampunk world. Players can build four different types of towers, control special hero units, and use various special items and attacks.

### How is this game monetized?

The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. This allows players to enhance their gameplay experience or acquire items through optional transactions.

### What kind of devices is Syndicate: Tower Defense compatible with?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, mobile games of this nature are typically designed for a wide range of modern smartphones and tablets running iOS and Android operating systems.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for players looking for a challenging and engaging strategy experience. It's perfect for passing time with strategic gameplay, enjoying a rich narrative and unique art style, or engaging in competitive defense scenarios.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.9 — 2018-08-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Hey Guys!
Awesome news! 
1. More free slots !
2. Robot now contains a shield which appears as a separate line on his health bar.
3. New special offers.
4. Some balance changes in rewards for levels.
5. Some minor changes in balance.

Stay with us, guys! We got some more wonderful features coming!

### 2.1.8 — 2018-07-31

- Balance improved
- Minor fixes

### 2.1.78 — 2018-05-29

- "GDRP"-complience update for european users.
- Minor bug-fixes

### 2.1 — 2017-11-13

- New deck slots
- Fuel is removed
- Balance is improved
- Minor fixes

### 1.5 — 2017-08-17

Minor bug fixes.

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