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Tower Escape

Tower Escape is a reverse tower defense game, where instead of defending against incoming enemies, you play the baddies and guide your minions to the exit. Recruit a team of minions, and collect powerful gems and relics that make each run unique.

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Developer
Final Screw
Publisher
Final Screw, IndieArk
Release
February 15, 2023
3 years and 168 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive425 reviews81.9%

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About the Game

Get ready for a unique twist on the tower defense genre with Tower Escape! In this reverse tower defense game, you'll guide a team of minions through treasure-filled mazes as you attempt to escape the tower. Use strategy and puzzle-solving skills to overcome obstacles and unlock the exit, collecting powerful gems and relics along the way to transform gameplay and make each run unique. Are you ready to lead your minions to freedom and emerge victorious in Tower Escape?

The Story

The stupid elves have captured you, the most powerful necromancer in the kingdom, and locked you in a tower! Thankfully, you've managed to smuggle in your Necronomicon, and have hatched a plan to escape by summoning your armies back from the dead.

Gameplay

Assess the enemy's defenses in planning mode with the threat heatmap layer to choose a safe path for your snake ...


... and your minions will follow it!

Features

  • Assemble a team of minions and utilize their diverse abilities to navigate and escape intricate mazes
  • Customize and upgrade your minions with a variety of upgrades and abilities to enhance their performance
  • Combine minions to create more formidable versions and discover powerful combinations of abilities
  • Collect powerful relics to further enhance your runs and make each playthrough unique
  • Uncover hidden secrets, including new minions and relics, as you progress through the game
  • Experience a different challenge each time with procedurally generated mazes
  • Earn accomplishments and showcase your skills with Steam Achievements
  • Save your progress and pick up where you left off with Steam Cloud Saves

Manage your minions to build the perfect wave!
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