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Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG

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Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG

Endless Idle Tower Defense with deep strategy and RPG progression and combat mechanics. Recruit, upgrade, and position powerful fantasy heroes, discover game-changing synergies, and survive infinite monster waves. Grow stronger every run with literally millions of upgrades and endless auto battles.

Action Casual Indie RPG Strategy
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1,736
All-time peak
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WEEKLY UPDATES WITH TONS OF NEW CONTENT!

If you're a fan of classic old-school tower defense strategy games or endless idle games where you deal impossibly large numbers of damage, then you will LOVE Idle Hero TD! Assemble a team of powerful heroes, build an unstoppable defense, and battle endless waves of monsters while you grow stronger - even while offline. Whether you love idle games, deep RPG progression, or tactical tower defense challenges, Idle Hero TD has it all.

IDLE TD PROGRESSION

No time to grind? No problem! Idle Hero TD keeps working while you’re away. Collect offline rewards, resources, and loot every time you return. With idle mechanics, your heroes never stop fighting - even when the game is closed. With simple auto-battle mechanics, your heroes fight for you, making every session rewarding whether you play actively or passively.

BUILD & UPGRADE

Level up heroes, unlock new abilities, and upgrade towers to deal massive damage. Collect gold, resources, and loot from every wave to strengthen your team. Invest in long-term progression with upgrades that make your heroes stronger every run, unlocking powerful strategies for endless defense.

DOZENS OF UNIQUE HEROES

Unlock 48 unique heroes, all of which have different skill sets that make tower synergy crucial to success. Experiment with team combinations to create the perfect defense. None of them ever become obsolete, as ranking them up unlocks new mechanics that makes even the early-game heroes extremely useful in the end-game. Determining the most effective combination of their skills and synergies will keep you entertained and speculating for weeks! Discovering how to use each hero is part of the fun.

MILLIONS OF UPGRADES

Collect a wide variety of resources to unlock millions of powerful upgrades, including Research, Prestige Power, Spells, Technology, Runes, Tournament Points, Mastery Points, and much more!

ENDLESS CHALLENGES

Battle Ultra Bosses and Immortal Bosses, climb the ranks in PvP Tournaments and leaderboards, team up with other players on Weekly Community Challenges, and conquer several different maps, each with different perks and requiring different strategies to defend. Find the one that suits your current goals best, and conquer its challenges! The longer you play, the more powerful and rewarding your defense becomes.

EPIC COMMUNITY

With over 20,000 active members in our Discord, you never have to wait long to get an answer from a player with years of experience! Enjoy an extensive library of player-made guides and tools. Share feedback and chat to the developer to get your requested changes implemented in the game! 

CROSS-PLAY & CROSS-PLATFORM

Idle Hero TD fully supports cross-play and cross-platform functionality. Start the game on your PC, then load it up on your mobile device to continue your progress while out of the house. Compete against millions of others from around the world on Windows, Mac, Android, or iPhone!

FEATURES:

  • Idle tower defense with auto battle mechanics.

  • Simple to start, but deep strategy to master.

  • Idle offline resource gains and progress while the game is closed.

  • Hero upgrades and tower progression for long-term growth.

  • Weekly PvP Tournaments, Boss Challenges, and Leaderboards give this casual game a competitive edge. 

  • Weekly Community events.

  • Countless daily missions, achievements, and challenges. 

  • Fantasy RPG heroes and skills.

  • The best and most helpful Discord community you can ever hope for!

  • Cross-play and cross-platform support. 

  • Fun, cute, and colorful artwork.

Whether you’re a fan of idle games, tower defense games, or strategic fantasy RPGs, Idle Hero TD delivers the perfect mix of relaxing progression and tactical depth. Defend your kingdom, grow your team of heroes, and see how far your strategy can take you.

Download Idle Hero TD today and join the battle in the ultimate idle tower defense RPG!

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Patch v17.02 - Massive Performance Improvements Patch v17.01 - Bug Fixes and Balance Adjustments Update v17.0 - Hero Ascensions!
System requirements Windows · macOS

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 and above
  • Processor: 1Ghz or faster processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: 250 MB available space

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Minimum:
  • OS: Sierra 10.12+
  • Processor: 1Ghz or faster processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: 250 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Swell Games LLC
Brazilian rating
6
Steam Germany rating
6
Achievements
45
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, In-App Purchases, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Japanese*, Korean*, Portuguese - Brazil*, Simplified Chinese*
*languages with full audio support
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Player Health

Healthy — 1.9K daily average.

Stable player base with low churn risk.

▲ +5% trend

Update Momentum

Actively Updated — 3 patches in last 30 days.

12 patches and 12 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

▲ 3 patches this month

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Time in EA
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Current Players
1,670

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people play Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG?
Healthy — 1.9K daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
Is Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG still getting updates?
Actively Updated — 3 patches in last 30 days. 12 patches and 12 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
How many players are currently playing Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG?
1.7K players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG free to play?
Yes, Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG is free to play on Steam.
What genre is Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG?
Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG is a Action, Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Free To Play, Early Access game.
Who developed Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG?
Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG was developed by Swell Games LLC and published by Swell Games LLC.
What platforms does Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.