Best Horde Defense Apps & Games

228+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our horde defense list covers 228+ iPhone apps and games updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Horde Defense

Zombies vs. Towers#1

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

Defend last human outpost city
Editor's Choice
🎮 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
Age of Origins:Tower Defense#2

Age of Origins:Tower Defense by Hong Kong Ke Mo software Co., Limited

zombie tower defense game
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.2😐(62K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#10in Games
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Lead humanity's fight for survival in a zombie-infested world. Build armies, form alliances, and reclaim civilization block by block. Strategize on a real 3D map to crush rivals and lead the new age.

What We Love

  • 🤖 Engaging gameplay
  • 🤝 Supportive alliance community
  • 🎮 Variety of game modes and events
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Overly expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
  • 🤼‍♂️ Unbalanced PvP with strong players dominating
Zombie Idle Defense#3

Zombie Idle Defense by THAI DONG COMPANY LIMITED

Idle and vs. zombie game
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.7😐(12K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Defend against endless zombie waves in this atmospheric strategy RPG. Equip heroes with weapons, upgrade them, and strategically battle hordes of the undead in a post-apocalyptic world. Test your skills against challenging bosses and become the ultimate zombie killer.

What We Love

  • 👍 Fun idle zombie game
  • 👍 Impressive progression rewards
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay loop
  • 👍 Decent variety of characters and weapons

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially at higher levels
  • 🐛 Inability to collect daily rewards after first day
  • 🐛 City tax screen issues with no back button

More Horde Defense apps to explore

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Overrun Zombies Tower Defense
Overrun Zombies Tower Defense
Overrun Zombies Tower Defense
Apocalypse survival shooter TD
Free

Lead a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world, building defenses and managing your team to fight off waves of attacking zombies. Collect loot, upgrade structures, and acquire powerful weapons to survive the undead horde.

Wave-based zombie combatBase building and defense upgradesItem and weapon collection
🎮 Games
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Kingdom Guard:Tower Defense TD
Kingdom Guard:Tower Defense TD
Kingdom Guard:Tower Defense TD
Defend Your Kingdom!
Free

Defend your kingdom from invading titans by training and merging soldiers to create powerful units. Protect a legendary dragon egg to save the world and achieve ultimate glory. Engage in strategic battles and form alliances to become the supreme lord.

Merge units to upgradeTower defense gameplayStrategic unit placement
🎮 Games
(49K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Camp Defense
Camp Defense
Camp Defense
by Cantalooza Games LLC
Free

Defend your camp and truck from relentless zombie hordes in this offline strategy game. Explore a post-apocalyptic world, upgrade your defenses, train units, and conquer new locations across over 1000 challenging levels.

Over 1000 levelsDefend your truck from zombiesUpgrade your camp
🎮 Games
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Crazy Defense Heroes: RPG TD
Crazy Defense Heroes: RPG TD
Crazy Defense Heroes: RPG TD
Tower Defense Strategy Game
Free

Build and upgrade towers, collect hundreds of cards, and command heroes to defend your kingdom. Engage in strategic battles against hordes of enemies across over 1,000 levels. Join forces with other players for epic clan quests and boss fights.

Tower defense strategyCollect over 400 cardsCombine Hero, Tower, Spell, and Equipment cards
🎮 Games
(8.1K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Raid Rush: Tower Defense TD
Raid Rush: Tower Defense TD
Raid Rush: Tower Defense TD
Tower Defense Strategy Battle
Free

Engage in a unique tower defense experience where strategy meets chance. Assemble a battle deck, strategically place towers and roads, and defend your base against waves of enemies. Level up, unlock new units, and compete in events to claim victory.

Strategic tower and road placementRandom tower card drawsDeck building and unit upgrades
🎮 Games
(51K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Samurai vs Zombies Defense
Samurai vs Zombies Defense
Samurai vs Zombies Defense
by Glu Games LLC
Free

Defend your village from zombie hordes as a heroic Samurai. Recruit allies, build defenses, and upgrade your abilities. A new game mode lets you play as a zombie samurai.

Strategic defense buildingRecruit and work with alliesUpgrade Samurai abilities
🎮 Games
(7.4K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Tactical War: Tower Defense
Tactical War: Tower Defense
Tactical War: Tower Defense
Protect your base!
Free

Engage in a challenging tower defense experience where strategic planning is crucial to protect your base. Utilize special towers, unique abilities, and environmental destruction to overcome enemy hordes across 20 balanced levels. This game demands careful thought and decisive action to succeed.

Special "gray" art style5 upgradeable tower typesTeleport and mine abilities
🎮 Games
(3.6K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Last Tower Defense
Last Tower Defense
Last Tower Defense
Tower defense zombie hordes
Free

Defend against relentless zombie hordes in this action-packed tower defense game. Upgrade your tower and choose new abilities after each wave to survive increasingly difficult challenges. Adapt your strategy to outlast the apocalypse.

Tap-based combatWave-based enemy assaultsTower upgrades
🎮 Games
(3)
ad-supported
12
Magic Defense : idle defense
Magic Defense : idle defense
Magic Defense : idle defense
The best Idle Defense Game
Free

Engage in an epic idle defense RPG set in a fantasy world threatened by monsters. Summon legendary warriors, collect spirits, and build your defense strategy with roguelike elements and pinball-style combat.

Classic defense & roguelike gameplayRoguelike structure thrillsCollect various spirits
🎮 Games
(430)
free with in-app purchases
13
Royal Revolt 2: Tower Defense
Royal Revolt 2: Tower Defense
Royal Revolt 2: Tower Defense
MMO RPG & Castle Defense Game
Free

Build a formidable kingdom, design deadly defenses, and lead your army into strategic battles. Raid other players' bases, upgrade your king's gear, and forge alliances to dominate in this action-packed MMO strategy game.

Build and customize your kingdomDesign defensive pathsRaid other players' bases
🎮 Games
(9.8K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Grand Defense
Grand Defense
Grand Defense
by Aliaksandr Miadzvedzeu
Free

Engage in strategic open-field tower defense with multiple game modes and enemy types. Deploy unique towers, utilize super-bonuses, and enjoy excellent graphics and sound effects in this free version of a popular game.

3 Game Modes9 Enemy Types3 Unique Towers
🎮 Games
(87)
free with in-app purchases
15
Merge Clash: Tower Defense
Merge Clash: Tower Defense
Merge Clash: Tower Defense
Tower Defense Games Random PvP
Free

Engage in strategic tower defense battles by collecting, merging, and upgrading unique towers. Defend your kingdom against waves of enemies and epic bosses in both solo and multiplayer modes. Master deck building and tactical deployment to outwit opponents.

Collect and upgrade 50+ unique towersBuild and upgrade defensesEngage in PvP battles
🎮 Games
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Idle Hero Defense
Idle Hero Defense
Idle Hero Defense
Battle endless hordes of orcs!
Free

Defend your base against endless waves of orcs and pirates in this fantasy idle game. Assemble a team of heroes, cast spells, and upgrade your units to overcome challenging foes. Enjoy strategic gameplay with incremental progression and daily missions.

Assemble a team of heroesCast spells and upgrade unitsDefend against endless enemy waves
🎮 Games
(135)
free with in-app purchases
17
Hex Defense!
Hex Defense!
Hex Defense!
Tower Defense Merge!
Free

Strategically place and merge weapons to defend a vibrant cube world. Demolish waves of incoming enemies by upgrading your arsenal with powerful skills. Protect the world from the encroaching evil hexes.

Defeat enemy wavesMerge weaponsDemolish enemy stacks
🎮 Games
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
18
iBomber Defense Pacific
iBomber Defense Pacific
iBomber Defense Pacific
Award Winning Tower Defense
$2.99

Engage in strategic tower defense battles across land, sea, and air. Protect your base, upgrade weapons, and unlock new abilities to overcome enemy assaults. Earn victory points and develop your ultimate defense strategy to win the campaign.

Base defense against land, sea, and air attacksWeapon upgrades and unlocksPerk system for strategic boosts
🎮 Games
(49)
free with in-app purchases
19
Survival Defense: Zombie
Survival Defense: Zombie
Survival Defense: Zombie
Roguelike Defense Survival
Free

Engage in a thrilling blend of hero defense and roguelite action. Evolve a lone survivor into a powerful force against massive zombie hordes, utilizing strategic ability drafting and explosive screen-clearing powers. Experience intense, customizable runs designed for mobile.

Hero defense with roguelite elementsEvolve survivor into an unstoppable forceMassive hordes and screen-clearing abilities
🎮 Games
(61)
free with in-app purchases
20
Idle Defense: Dark Forest
Idle Defense: Dark Forest
Idle Defense: Dark Forest
TD Strategy Game
Free

A young wizard, banished for a mistake, must defend his home from monsters unleashed by a shattered seal. Utilize a variety of towers, elemental skills, and ancient demons to protect the world from chaos.

10+ tower typesTower upgrades and evolutionElemental skills
🎮 Games
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases