# Tiny Guardians — Tower Defence without Towers

> Strategy TD game with unique guardians and no towers. (iPhone/iPad app by Kurechii.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-guardians/id893448956 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kurechii](https://appshunter.io/developer/893448959)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Strategy
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,111 App Store ratings · 344 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 459 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-guardians/id893448956/reviews.md

## What is Tiny Guardians?

From the creators of King’s League: Odyssey comes Tiny Guardians - a strategy TD game with a twist!

"I'm giving the game 5 stars, because I love everything about it. I will be playing until the brutal bitter end and loving all of it." - AppGamer (5/5)

"I can’t recommend it strongly enough. It’s a unique spin on tower defense that’s easily worth the price of admission." - Gamezebo (4.5/5)

"The concept is simple and different enough to separate this one from the rest, and it’s just a nice breath of fresh air when you think about it." - AppAdvice (4.5/5)

AWARDS & ACCOLADES
► Taipei Game Show 2016 Indie Game Awards – Most Popular Game
► Casual Connect Asia 2015 Indie Prize Awards – Best Game In Show Audience Choice
► Astro Go Innovate 2014 Showcase – Grand Prize
► Featured in the App Store’s Best New Game
► Featured in the App Store’s Best of April 2015
► Featured in the App Store’s 15 Cutest Games Collection


Prepare to embark on an epic adventure!
Summon unique guardians to defend Lunalie against various enemies as she journeys through Prism in search of her missing aunt, the Sorceress. 

Beware of wild beasts, eerie creatures, molten enemies and mysterious circus folk along your journey.

With each unlocked class and enemy, expand your collection of dazzling cards! Various updates and unit classes allow for diverse strategies, allowing a different experience on every try. 

• TD without towers, a refreshing take on this strategy genre.
• 12 guardian classes (with 4 upgradable levels each) are available.
• Over 40 diverse enemy types, come up with different strategies to defeat them.
• Exciting and unique boss fights and special events in certain levels.
• Each level has a Story and Challenge Mode, each with three difficulties. 
• Achievements are integrated with the Game Center to store all your accomplishments.
• Gorgeously illustrated cards to summon guardians. Collect them all!
• All the above allow for plenty of strategies!

* Retina display support - view all the detailed artwork in high quality!
* Universal app: play on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
* iCloud support for you to share your progress across devices.

Regarding In-App Purchases: 
IAPs in the game are purely cosmetic. 
No additional purchase is needed to finish the game.

For more information or if you have enquiries/feedback, drop by one of the below: 
• Developer site: kurechii.com
• Game Site:  tinyguardians.com 
• Twitter: @kurechii
• Facebook: facebook.com/kurechii
• General: hello@kurechii.com 
• Tech Support: bugs@kurechii.com

## Key features

- Tower defense without towers
- 12 guardian classes with 4 upgradable levels
- Over 40 diverse enemy types
- Unique boss fights and special events
- Story and Challenge Modes with multiple difficulties
- Collectable illustrated guardian cards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Archer Alternative Appearance | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rogue Alternative Appearance | $4.99 | one-time |
| Paladin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sentinel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wizard | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dancer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Knight Alternative Appearance | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magician Alternative Appearance | $2.99 | one-time |
| Berserker Alternative Appearance | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alternative Appearances Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Alternative Appearance | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Tiny Guardians?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and unique gameplay
- 🎨 Charming art style
- 🔍 Interesting twist on tower defense
- 💰 Good value for money

**Cons**

- 🔍 Gameplay can get repetitive
- 📱 UI/text too small on newer devices
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow pacing at times

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes at certain levels
- Objectives not registering as complete
- Inability to skip tutorial on repeat playthroughs

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to use new units in older levels
- Additional game modes and challenges
- Improved targeting and unit control

## Recent user reviews (10 of 344)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-guardians/id893448956/reviews.md

### 1/5 — UI is way too small on newer iPhones

*2024-07-19, version 1.1.14*

Text on UI is barely readable. Don’t buy until this is addressed

### 4/5 — Amazing but needs screen adjustment update

*2023-12-01, version 1.1.14*

I’ve play this game on and off for years. It’s always amazing but sadly, they still have not updated the screen to allow wider devices like the new iPhones or Samsung’s or androids to accommodate the screen of the game (25% of the screen is missing due to how small it is on the larger screens of these devices)

### 4/5 — Fun game

*2023-03-29, version 1.1.14*

Really well done. I settled on paladin/cleric early for easier management

However the game is just too short! Let us buy new maps with 20 new levels for $3-5

### 5/5 — Marvelous

*2023-03-11, version 1.1.14*

An ingenious spin on the traditional tower defence game. Having the main target be the summoner who must be protected by her own summoned warriors is such a simple yet clever change that makes the entire entire experience so unique compared to all other tower defence games I have played in past. Tiny Guardians is well worth your time and investment. If your into tower defence, you’ll find yourself pleasantly surprised.

### 4/5 — Needs a wider screen resolution

*2023-01-31, version 1.1.14*

Great game, just needs a wider screen resolution for the newer iPhones.

### 4/5 — Atualização urgente

*2022-07-26*

Jogo pago que parou de ser atualizado , falta melhoras os gráficos para pelo menos HD , novos níveis e amplitude da tela do jogo nos iPhones atuais para não ficar a tela cortada com borda preta. Jogo é excelente só deixaram de lado.

**Developer response:** Hi Betchty, thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your help for us to improve the game, we will take note of this.

### 5/5 — Very fun

*2022-07-05, version 1.1.14*

It is very fun and the best game ever

### 4/5 — Great but buggy

*2022-03-02, version 1.1.14*

I love the game and the art style but the game crashes for me every couple of levels

### 5/5 — Good game

*2022-02-14, version 1.1.14*

Fun. Similar to KingdomRush.   Characters are fun. Need the words to be bigger where the names of thr characters are, etc. They are so tiny and i have an iPhone 11 pro Max.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2022-01-20, version 1.1.14*

Wish there was more to enjoy!!

## Frequently asked questions about Tiny Guardians

### What kind of game is Tiny Guardians?

Tiny Guardians is a strategy game that offers a unique twist on the tower defense genre. Instead of building traditional towers, players summon and upgrade unique guardians to defend the protagonist, Lunalie, as she journeys through Prism.

### What are the key features of Tiny Guardians?

Key features include a tower defense experience without towers, 12 distinct guardian classes with four upgradable levels each, over 40 different enemy types to strategize against, and exciting boss fights. The game also offers Story and Challenge Modes with multiple difficulty settings and a collectible card system for guardians.

### Is Tiny Guardians free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. While there are in-app purchases available, they are purely cosmetic and not required to complete the game. Players can enjoy the full game experience without any additional purchases.

### What devices is Tiny Guardians compatible with?

Tiny Guardians is a universal app, meaning it supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It also features retina display support for high-quality artwork and iCloud support to share your progress across devices.

### What is the main objective in Tiny Guardians?

The main objective is to guide Lunalie on her epic adventure through Prism to find her missing aunt. Players must strategically summon and deploy guardians to defend her against various enemies, including wild beasts, eerie creatures, and mysterious circus folk.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.14 — 2020-09-22

- Fixed various bugs.
- Performance improvements.

### 1.1.13 — 2020-08-26

- Dismissing Units now requires you to double-tap the Dismiss button for better control. The tutorial has been changed to reflect this.
- Added support for widescreen devices.
- Fixed various bugs.
- Performance improvements.

### 1.1.7 — 2017-06-07

• Fixed various bugs.
• Fixed bundle purchases. They no longer cause crashes.
• Improved overall game performance.

### 1.1.1 — 2016-02-18

- Fixed the crash that happens in the Helix Outpost level.
- The new alternative appearances now show up properly in the Collection menu.
- iPad Pro visual bugs are removed.

### 1.1 — 2016-02-10

Eternal Eclipse: The ultimate challenge has arrived! 
How long will you last against never-ending waves of enemies?

Warlord's Woods (New Story & Challenge Modes)
Thought you saw the last of the trolls? Venture into the Warlord’s Woods, and beware of his fatal leap strike!

Red-Hot Expedition (New Story & Challenge Modes)
After defeating General Novak, Lunalie crosses path with the Morguk General of the West. How will you fare against the General who specialises in expeditions?

New Alternative Appearances
Now available in a different form: the mighty Berserker, chic Hunter, gracious Cleric, and deadly Assassin.

Bugs have been fixed, game performance has been optimised and the game balance has been improved to ensure that your will have a better experience when continuing this adventure.

## Apps similar to Tiny Guardians

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Summoners Greed: Idle Hero RPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summoners-greed-idle-hero-rpg/id1258027083) | 4.9 (128,241) | Free | Games |
| [Tiny Tower: Tap Idle Evolution](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tower-tap-idle-evolution/id422667065) | 4.7 (54,936) | Free | Games |
| [Train Simulator: Train Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-simulator-train-games/id1667009660) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Games |
| [PixelRun](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelrun/id1560628700) | — | Free | Games |
| [Kingdom Guards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-guards/id1593199900) | 1.0 (2) | Free | Games |
| [Survivor Series: The Islands](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survivor-series-the-islands/id1584565660) | 2.0 (1) | Free | Games |

## More apps by Kurechii

- [King's League: Odyssey](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kings-league-odyssey/id698470765)
- [Postknight](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postknight/id1093714835)
- [King's League II](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kings-league-ii/id1383687342)
- [Postknight 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postknight-2/id1497250814)
- [King's League II](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kings-league-ii/id6593663551)

All apps by Kurechii: https://appshunter.io/developer/893448959

## Related topics

[kurechii](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kurechii)

---

*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 2026-09-01.*