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AOD: Art Of Defense

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2020

Should you play it?

AOD is a new gameplay in the traditional tower defence genre. You must protect your base from waves of approaching enemies. Build and improve your towers and units and destroy your enemies in any way you can. Don't be weak, destroy them all, show who's in charge!

What works

  • Free to play with no mandatory purchases
  • Large variety of maps and enemies
  • Deep upgrade and hero progression system
  • Accessible gameplay with tactical depth
  • Active developer support and frequent updates

Things to keep in mind

  • Pay-to-win elements and grindy progression
  • Unbalanced difficulty spikes and paywalls
  • Limited tower customization and linear upgrade paths
  • Buggy achievements and some technical issues
  • Mobile port with awkward interface on pc

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AOD: Art Of Defense: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

Last update: 24/08/2026