# Tower Fortress — Roguelite Run and Gun

> Roguelite run-and-gun action game with randomized levels and character progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Nitrome.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-fortress/id1290165431 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 811 App Store ratings · 316 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-fortress/id1290165431/reviews.md

## What is Tower Fortress?

A mysterious tower has risen! It emits plumes of noxious green smoke from
its summit making people sick. Strange creatures infest the tower but if
nobody tries to ascend it we will all be doomed!

Are you that hero?.....

Features:

-Randomised for replay. Every run is different!
-Evolve your abilities and skill to progress ever further up the tower!
-4 Themed zones to ascend!
-Unique hazards and monsters to each zone!
-4 Epic End Zone Boss Fights!
-Loads of Gun Types including, Laser, T Gun, Bubble Gun and Shotgun!
-25 Suits to unlock each with unique abilities that affect play.
-Upgrade yourself at the end of each level with 20 upgrade abilities!



-Important information-
This game contains third party advertising and cross promotion for other nitrome games, both which can be removed via a one time In App Purchase.

## Key features

- Randomized levels for replayability
- Evolving abilities and skills
- Four themed zones with unique hazards
- Multiple gun types
- Unlockable suits with unique abilities
- Level-end upgrades

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Chest | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 316)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-fortress/id1290165431/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 🥲

*2026-04-11, version 1.2*

Всё так же легенда 🥲

### 5/5 — mt bom

*2026-03-31*

jogaço da porra

### 5/5 — Cinema

*2026-03-02, version 1.2*

Been playing this game for years, keep completing it, then deleting it and starting from the beginning cause it’s so addicting. Literally amazing.

### 5/5 — Vault

*2026-01-30, version 1.2*

Por favor díganle a la comunidad de nítreme que haga un álbum de los soundtracks
Pls

### 5/5 — 그냥 개쌉명작

*2025-12-23*

눈물만줄줄흘림
감춰진 명작을 찾은 당신이 승자임

### 4/5 — Up well

*2025-10-25, version 1.2*

This game is pretty fun, of course it has ads as a lot of games do, but you can just turn on airplane mode to get rid of them. There’s also a weird problem I have where sometimes the game just becomes slow, and it kinda ruins it for me because I have to end the run and restart it to get it to normal. But overall, the game is pretty fun. It’s a lot like Downwell, but instead of hosing down you go up!

### 5/5 — Good game

*2025-09-03, version 1.2*

Very fun

### 2/5 — Issue

*2025-07-30*

Normally I do not have an issue with advertisements, as those are where companies such as Nitrome gets their revenue. I cannot in good faith criticize that especially since most of the time there are paid ways to get rid of them.
However.
In this case, there is some flawed execution. For one, they play after each level, which may not seem like an issue at first. Now may be the time to mention the small timer in the left hand corner which tracks the amount of time you’ve been in a run.
I soon discovered that, even while watching the ad, the timer does not stop. Which means that even while being forced to WATCH AN ADVERTISEMENT, you are still BURNING TIME that could be put towards making it through the level.
Now personally to me, I do not speedrun; That’s just not how I play video games. But I imagine it is quite disheartening to realize that your speedrun is based solely on what type of ads you get between levels.
Please. Do something about this. That is all I ask. You don’t need to remove them. Just find an alternative way to show the advert without affecting how fast a person can play the game. That is all I ask.

### 5/5 — Игра детства

*2025-07-16*

Спасибо за детство, жаль что игру забросили, можно было бы добавить ещё одну локацию

### 5/5 — Good game

*2025-06-19, version 1.2*

Very fun

## Frequently asked questions about Tower Fortress

### What is Tower Fortress?

Tower Fortress is a roguelite run-and-gun game where players ascend a mysterious, creature-filled tower. The game features randomized levels, evolving player abilities, and a variety of weapons and unlockable suits to aid in the challenging ascent.

### What are the key features of Tower Fortress?

Key features include randomized levels for high replayability, the ability to evolve your character's skills, four distinct themed zones with unique enemies and hazards, multiple gun types, 25 unlockable suits with special abilities, and 20 upgrade options available at the end of each level.

### How much does Tower Fortress cost?

The game is free to download and play. It does contain third-party advertising and cross-promotion for other games, which can be removed through a one-time in-app purchase.

### What platforms is Tower Fortress available on?

Based on the provided information, Tower Fortress is a mobile application. Specific compatibility details regarding operating systems (e.g., iOS, Android) are not detailed in the description.

### What is the main goal in Tower Fortress?

The primary objective is to ascend the mysterious tower, overcoming its unique hazards and monsters. Players must strategically evolve their abilities, unlock new gear, and defeat powerful end-zone bosses to progress through the tower and ultimately save people from its noxious smoke.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-02-14

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

Tower Fortress is back with lots of new content:
- New modes: Daily Tower and Hard Mode
- New themes: Monochromatic and Retro Handheld Display
- 5 new suits
- Bug fixes and minor improvements

Thank you to all the fans who have supported us!

### 1.1 — 2017-12-13

To celebrate the success of the game, we’ve added some new features for your enjoyment!
- New weapons, new suits, new upgrades!
- Improvements and fixes

### 1.0.4 — 2017-11-27

Bug Fixes

### 1.03 — 2017-11-23

Added iPhone X Support

### 1.0.2 — 2017-11-17

Minor bug fixes.

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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 2026-08-23.*