Comparison

Steampunk Tower vs Modern Command

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Steampunk Tower

Defend an Etherium Mine from an invading army by building and upgrading a steampunk tower. Deploy various weapons and research new technologies to overcome relentless waves of enemies across numerous battlefields.

Highlights
  • Tower defense gameplay
  • Weapon upgrades
  • Research new technologies
  • Campaign mode with multiple battlefields
  • Steampunk art style and soundtrack
  • Visually stunning Etherium powers
Features
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Tower defense on the rise! "A shot in the arm for the tower defense genre" — Modojo, 4.5/5 "Simply fantastic" — Capsule Computers, 9.5/10 Take charge of the immense Steampunk Tower and help the eccentric Lord Bingham protect his precious Etherium Mine. This app offers in-app purchases.  You may restrict in-app purchasing using your device settings. As the Imperial Army’s foot soldiers and mechanical monstrosities march into battle, fortify your epic spire with machine guns, cannons, lightning coil, saw launchers and more. REACH FOR THE SKY Work your way up the ranks through a heroic campaign spanning over 20 battlefields and seven challenge-based skirmishes. With each major promotion, unlock a new tier to your tower and take that extra firepower into battle. CALL TO ARMS Lord Bingham is pulling out all the stops to protect his precious Etherium! With the help of his research head, Jane, research new technologies to upgrade your turrets and improve your chances of surviving the Imperial Army’s relentless attack. BLOW OFF SOME STEAM They don’t call it Steampunk Tower for nothing. Immerse yourself in this stylized world filled with steampunk designs and a soundtrack made up of jazzy big band compositions. Game Features: • Tower defense taken to new levels! • Stylish graphics and soundtrack inspired by Steampunk • Upgrade every weapon and lay waste to enemies big and small • Visually stunning Etherium powers! • UNIVERSAL: Runs great on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

About

Modern Command

Lead the fight for global stability in this top-down action strategy game. Deploy weapons, research defenses, and take direct control of targeting systems to combat terrorist factions worldwide. Experience diverse global campaigns and challenging game modes.

Highlights
  • Top-down action strategy gameplay
  • Tower Defense battles with a twist
  • Direct control of targeting systems
  • Deploy and upgrade a variety of weapons
  • Global campaign across multiple continents
  • Research new defenses and weapon technologies
  • Special airstrikes and support items
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A call to all Commanders out there: The world is at war, and it is up to you to rise up and lead the fight for global stability! Modern Command is a top-down action strategy game that puts a new twist to Tower Defense battles. Deploy your weapons into battle, equip them with powerful munitions and brace for impact. Take direct control of the targeting systems and call in backup with your choice of airstrikes and support items. Research new defenses, deploy cunning strategies and put your mettle on the line as you take on terrorist factions across the globe. ******************************************************* NEW UPDATE ▶ Added possibility for players to save their game data (Requires Google sign in) ▶ Added support for newer devices and iOS versions ▶ Reduced download size ▶ Lots of stability fixes A GLOBAL CAMPAIGN ▶ Fight off threats in South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and more ▶ Unlock more mission types and game modes as you progress through the campaign BATTLEFIELD CONTROL ▶ Simple touch commands give you full control of each 3D battlefield EXPAND YOUR ARSENAL ▶ Tons of gatling guns, missile launchers, laser cannons and railguns to take your enemies down ▶ Choose your prefered upgrade path and research new weapon technologies CRUSH YOUR ENEMIES ▶ Boost stats and customize your weapons with powerful munitions ▶ Call in special airstrikes and support items to aid you in tough battles HARDCORE MODE ▶ Push your game to the limits with an extra level of challenge ▶ Encounter new enemy types and mini-bosses TRANSIT MODE ▶ Defend a moving fortress carrying vital supplies through hostile territories ▶ Learn to master several new exclusive weapon systems OTHER FEATURES ▶ Tons of achievements, objectives and daily missions to complete MORE UPDATES COMING! ******************************************************* By downloading this app you are agreeing to be bound by the terms and conditions of Blast Bit's Terms of Use (https://www.blastbit.net/terms) and are subject to Blast Bit's Privacy Policy (https://www.blastbit.net/privacy). Contact us at contact@blastbit.net

Screenshots

Steampunk Tower4 screens
Modern Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Steampunk Tower at none against Modern Command's shown. Steampunk Tower also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Modern Command's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Steampunk Tower sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Modern Command sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Steampunk Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Command has 434 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Steampunk Tower's written reviews are positive against 64% of Modern Command's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steampunk Tower ships an update every 7 months, Modern Command every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Steampunk Tower versus Modern Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteampunk TowerModern Command
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (41 ratings) — better4.4 (434 ratings)
Positive reviews42.7% of reviews64.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41434 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB252 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDreamGateBlast Bit Enterprises AB

Customer experience

Steampunk Tower

All ratings41 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive42.7%
Neutral14.0%
Negative43.3%

Modern Command

All ratings434 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews1,012 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.8%

User reviews

Steampunk Tower

From 41 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game mechanics
  • 👍 Unique tower defense concept
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🎶 Good soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🕰️ Short campaign length
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🤖 Lack of enemy variety

Modern Command

From 434 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🚀 Offline playability
  • 👍 Fun and challenging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Lack of cloud save/sync
  • 🕰️ Long wait times for upgrades
  • 🔇 Sound issues

Bugs and requests

Steampunk Tower

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to progress past level 2
  • Repeated tutorial prompts
  • Incorrect screen scaling on iPad Air

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Endless/survival mode
  • Ability to adjust difficulty
  • More tower/weapon variety
  • Cloud save support

Modern Command

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Weapons disappearing from loadout
  • Missions not loading properly
  • Progress reset after updates
  • Inability to access certain features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More mission variety
  • Ability to sell/trade weapons
  • Improved UI and menus
  • Better optimization for newer devices

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Steampunk Tower

One-time10
  • Minimal Research Funding$0.99
  • Red Etherium x3$0.99
  • Yellow Etherium x3$0.99
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  • Blue Etherium x3$0.99
  • Randomised Etherium x4$0.99
  • Average Research Funding$1.99
  • Improved Research Funding$2.99
  • Red Etherium x12$2.99
  • Randomised Etherium x15$2.99
  • Extreme Research Funding$5.99
10 purchases

Modern Command

One-time10
  • Base Repair$0.99
  • Battle Pack$0.99
  • Battle Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Limited Offer$1.99
  • Hardened Pack$2.99
  • Hardened Pack$4.99
  • Campaign Pack$9.99
  • Duty Pack$19.99
  • Honor Pack$49.99
  • Valor Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Steampunk Tower free?
Steampunk Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Modern Command free?
Modern Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Steampunk Tower or Modern Command?
Steampunk Tower is rated higher. Steampunk Tower averages 4.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Modern Command averages 4.4 from 434 ratings.
Do Steampunk Tower or Modern Command have ads?
Modern Command shows ads; Steampunk Tower does not.
Which is updated more often, Steampunk Tower or Modern Command?
Steampunk Tower ships an update every 7 months, and Modern Command every 2 months. Most recently, Steampunk Tower was updated on November 1, 2026 and Modern Command on November 1, 2026.

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