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Kitsune's Paths Tower Defense

Protect the portals and aid the good spirits in this 2D tower defense game. Stop demons from invading by activating turrets along the paths. As the forest protector, use your speed and strategy to keep peace across the realms, transforming into the legendary nine-tailed fox to fulfill your destiny.

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About the Game

🦊Defend the forest in this Japanese-inspired Tower Defense!

Build magical towers, use elemental powers, and guide Zenko the fox spirit through mystical paths to stop waves of enemies.

✨ Play the demo during Tower Defense Fest and wishlist the game!

āš ļø Note: This is an early demo of Kitsune’s Paths.

Our vision for the full game includes 8 unique worlds, each with 3 levels, for a total of 24 levels at launch.

We’re also planning to add:

  • 🌸 Seasonal events

  • 🦊 A skill tree for Zenko

  • šŸ¹ More towers and enemies

  • ✨ Improved art and animations

If you enjoyed the demo, please consider adding the game to your wishlist.
We’re a team of 4 developers working on this project, and every wishlist helps us reach more players.

Thank you for supporting indie games! šŸ’œ

About Kitsune“s Paths:

In Kitsune's Paths, you will step into the role of Zenko:
A fox guardian of the forests, responsible for protecting the portal that guides benevolent spirits to the next spiritual plane. Use your magical powers, speed, and wits to activate the turrets you'll find along the way, preventing demons from crossing the portals, and gradually becoming the legendary nine-tailed fox.

Build your strategy:

In this Tower Defense, you are the protagonist. Explore the maps, strategically lighting up turrets according to the type of enemy you’re facing.

Cast new spells:

Unlock new skills and level up your character. The full game will include a skill tree to upgrade the spells of your choice.

Protect the worlds:

Complete challenging levels to discover new worlds and help more benevolent spirits cross through the toriis. For each world protected, you will be granted a new tail, until you become the mythical nine-tailed fox.

You may be interested in:

  • The full game will feature 24 levels (with the possibility of adding some extras).

  • 2 types of turrets, upgradable to level 3, with 5 elemental options to customize each one.

  • New powers and abilities for Zenko.

  • 8 different worlds, with fully hand-painted backgrounds.

  • 17 unique enemies, all Yokai demons.

  • Adorable benevolent spirits to help along the way.