Best Base Defense Games

233+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

Looking for free base defense games? 20 of our 233+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Base Defense Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Duck SurvivalDuck SurvivalFree4.9★ (3K)NoYesJul 2026
2Zombies vs. TowersZombies vs. TowersFree4.6★ (13K)YesYesJul 2026
3Ammo Fever: Tower Gun DefenseAmmo Fever: Tower Gun DefenseFree4.6★ (55K)YesYesJul 2026
4Toy Army: Draw DefenseToy Army: Draw DefenseFree4.7★ (12K)YesYesJul 2026
5Base Defense!Base Defense!Free4.7★ (10K)YesYesJul 2026
6Idle Fortress Tower DefenseIdle Fortress Tower DefenseFree4.4★ (1.6K)YesYesJul 2026
7Game of WarriorsGame of WarriorsFree4.6★ (2.8K)NoYesJul 2026
8Zombie Gunship Survival: AC130Zombie Gunship Survival: AC130Free4.8★ (58K)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Base Defense Games

Duck Survival#1

Duck Survival by JOY MOBILE NETWORK PTE. LTD.

Roguelike Зомби и TD-Шутер
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.9(3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#33in Games
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Engage in a unique roguelike shooter and tower defense experience where you lead a squad of ducks against zombie hordes. Upgrade your base, recruit heroes, and strategically deploy defenses to survive the night and evolve your fortress.

Zombies vs. Towers#2

Zombies vs. Towers by EDENAP d.o.o.

Defend last human outpost city
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.6😐(13K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Lead the defense of the last human outpost against hordes of zombies. Build, merge, and upgrade towers, manage ammo, and deploy powerful nukes to protect humanity from mutant threats and ensure the wall stands firm.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Good for passing time
  • 🔒 No forced ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 💤 Lack of progression and challenge
Ammo Fever: Tower Gun Defense#3

Ammo Fever: Tower Gun Defense by HOMA GAMES

Merge Bullets - Turret Defence
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.6😞(55K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Engage in thrilling base defense by merging ammo boxes to upgrade your firepower and take down waves of enemies. Upgrade your weapons and bullet rush to survive increasingly difficult attacks and become the ultimate defender.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🎮 Great game concept

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • ⏱️ Ads interrupt gameplay
  • 🔋 Game drains battery

More Base Defense Games apps to explore

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Toy Army: Draw Defense
Toy Army: Draw Defense
Toy Army: Draw Defense
Defend and defeat!
Free

Command your army in strategic battles to defeat enemies. Earn coins to unlock new troops and upgrade your arsenal. Lead your forces to victory through challenging martial challenges and calculated attacks.

Strategic action gameplayLevel up and unlock troopsCalculated attacks
🎮 Games
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Base Defense!
Base Defense!
Base Defense!
by Rollic Games
Free

Lead your community, manage resources, and defend your base from enemies. Explore new areas to rescue civilians and expand your territory. Upgrade your character and hire workers to strengthen your defenses and conquer new bases.

Base defense and expansionResource managementEnemy combat and boss battles
🎮 Games
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Idle Fortress Tower Defense
Idle Fortress Tower Defense
Idle Fortress Tower Defense
Build your own Fortress.
Free

Build a powerful fortress and upgrade its defenses to withstand waves of monsters. Reset your stats after each round to earn more gold and enhance your base for further progress. Discover new worlds and utilize powerful cards to become a great general.

Build and upgrade a strong baseResist monster attacksEarn gold to upgrade stats
🎮 Games
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Game of Warriors
Game of Warriors
Game of Warriors
Strategy TD with unique style!
Free

Engage in a unique tower defense and strategy game set in a magical world. Upgrade your defenses and soldiers to survive waves of enemies and conquer rival territories. Lead your warriors to victory in an epic battle for glory and revenge.

Tower Defense and Strategy gameplayOver 1500 defensive wavesUnlockable heroes
🎮 Games
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Zombie Gunship Survival: AC130
Zombie Gunship Survival: AC130
Zombie Gunship Survival: AC130
Apocalypse Air Strike Shooter
Free

Defend humanity from a zombie apocalypse by providing air support from an AC-130 gunship. Lead survivor missions, gather resources, and build your base to repel relentless zombie assaults. Experience intense combat with realistic weaponry and high-definition visuals.

AC-130 gunship combatLead survivor scavenging missionsResource gathering and base building
🎮 Games
(58K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Towerlands: Tower defense (TD)
Towerlands: Tower defense (TD)
Towerlands: Tower defense (TD)
Build base & protect Kingdom
Free

Build and defend your fantasy kingdom in this strategy simulation game. Recruit heroes, upgrade towers, and conquer enemy cities. Engage in tactical warfare, join clans, and compete in global tournaments.

Strategic empire buildingTactical warfare and hero managementConquer and expand territory
🎮 Games
(7.3K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Galaxy Defense: Fortress TD
Galaxy Defense: Fortress TD
Galaxy Defense: Fortress TD
Defend Planet, Beat Aliens!
Free

Defend Earth from alien invaders in this idle tower defense game. Build diverse turrets, strategize your defense, and power up your character with unique skills and weapons. Collect resources and take on global challenges to protect the planet.

Build diverse turrets with unique skillsStrategize turret assembly based on enemy attributesPower up character with chips and weapons
🎮 Games
(8.9K)
free with in-app purchases
11
The Tower - Idle Tower Defense
The Tower - Idle Tower Defense
The Tower - Idle Tower Defense
Base defense, kill the enemy
Free

Build and upgrade a single tower to defend against waves of enemies in this incremental tower defense game. Make permanent upgrades, unlock new areas, and compete in tournaments. Enjoy addictive gameplay with a vast array of strategic choices.

Build and upgrade a single towerDefend against enemy wavesPermanent upgrades and research
🎮 Games
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Swamp Attack
Swamp Attack
Swamp Attack
Defend. Survive. Attack!
Free

Defend your porch from waves of mutant creatures, aliens, and zombies using an arsenal of weapons and strategic upgrades. Survive over 540 levels across 11 episodes with intuitive tap and drag controls, even offline.

Defend your porch from mutant creaturesOver 540 single-player levels35+ insane defense tools
🎮 Games
(34K)
free with in-app purchases
13
City Defense - Police Games!
City Defense - Police Games!
City Defense - Police Games!
Counter attack of the state!
Free

Defend your city from an invading crowd of stickmen. Strategically deploy your soldiers, draw defense lines, and command your forces to push back the enemy and prevent a city takeover. Lead as a cop or army commander to win the battle.

Strategic defense line drawingDeploy red and blue stickman soldiersCommand as cop or army commander
🎮 Games
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
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Air Defense-TDS
Air Defense-TDS
Air Defense-TDS
by SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD
Free

Command anti-air defenses in an intense tower defense shooter. Battle waves of hostile aircraft using intuitive swipe controls, unlock powerful skills, and face challenging aerial bosses. Progress through diverse missions and dynamic battlefields, even offline.

Intuitive swipe controlsEpic boss battlesSkill upgrades
🎮 Games
(499)
free with in-app purchases
15
Grow Empire: Rome
Grow Empire: Rome
Grow Empire: Rome
Tower Defense war game
Free

Lead the Roman Republic to glory in this strategy game blending tower defense and RPG elements. Conquer ancient Europe by building your army, upgrading your stronghold, and defeating barbarian clans. Experience epic battles and expand your empire.

Tower Defense, Strategy, and RPG mechanicsOver 1500 waves to survive120+ cities to conquer
🎮 Games
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Dead Ahead: Zombie Warfare
Dead Ahead: Zombie Warfare
Dead Ahead: Zombie Warfare
PVE strategy games. Survival
Free

Defend your bus from a zombie horde in this tactical survival game. Gather survivors, upgrade your team and vehicles, and use a variety of weapons and strategies to fight off the undead invasion. Conquer maps, earn experience, and aim for the highest scores.

Tactical survival gameplayDefend your busGather and upgrade survivors
🎮 Games
(59K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Castle Busters
Castle Busters
Castle Busters
Real-Time 1v1 PvP Brawl Arena
Free

Engage in fast-paced, real-time PvP castle battles where every action impacts the outcome. Strategically draft units, fortify your stronghold, and outmaneuver opponents in destructible arenas. Victory is achieved by eliminating all enemy units or demolishing their castle.

Real-time 1v1 PvP matchesFully destructible castlesDraft up to 4 unique units
🎮 Games
(47K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Modern Command
Modern Command
Modern Command
Top-down Action Strategy Game
Free

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.

Top-down action strategy gameplayTower Defense battles with a twistDirect control of targeting systems
🎮 Games
(416)
free with in-app purchases
19
Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD
Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD
Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD
Epic Strategy Offline Game
Free

Defend your kingdom from evil forces using a variety of towers and spells. Command mighty heroes and lead your army to victory in this offline strategy game. Customize your defenses and face unique enemies and epic boss fights.

Strategic tower placement and upgradesCommand 13 unique heroesOver 50 unique enemy types
🎮 Games
(73K)
free with in-app purchases
20
War Drone: 3D Shooting Games
War Drone: 3D Shooting Games
War Drone: 3D Shooting Games
AC-130 Gunship Military Bomber
Free

Command advanced military drones and the AC-130 Gunship in realistic aerial combat. Engage in firefights from the skies, execute airstrikes, and simulate real-life drone control with strategic flight paths and accurate targeting. Upgrade your arsenal and coordinate support units for tactical warfare.

Command advanced military drones and AC-130 GunshipRealistic aerial combat and airstrikesStrategic flight paths and weapon calibration
🎮 Games
(8.6K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Base Defense Games

What are the best base defense games for iPhone?
Duck Survival tops our base defense games ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top base defense games we rank are free to download, including Duck Survival and Zombies vs. Towers.
Duck Survival has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 233+ base defense games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Duck Survival is rated 12+ and is suitable for players aged 12 and above.
Duck Survival is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.