Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense is #97 on Steam with a 24h peak of 17,346; 4,357 playing when sampled at 18:11 UTC. Latest official patch in our feed: Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis is OUT NOW! (Sep 24, 2026). As of Sep 29, 2026.
Latest official update
Ironhide Game Studio Publisher Sale
Celebrating the new releaseFifteen years ago we dropped a game about a wizard with a thirst for power trying to take over a kingdom, and the rest is tower defense history. Today, we're releasing the continuation of the saga, Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis, journeying back in time to…
See update details ↓Data from Steam · Last updated Sep 29, 2026 · Refreshed daily
- Steam rank
- #97
- 24h peak
- 17K
- Steam weekly chart change
- Not available
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Latest updates & patch notes
5 English-language official updates in the last 90 days.
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Event Steam · Official
Ironhide Game Studio Publisher Sale
Celebrating the new releaseFifteen years ago we dropped a game about a wizard with a thirst for power trying to take over a kingdom, and the rest is tower defense history. Today, we're releasing the continuation of the saga, Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis, journeying back in time to…
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Official Patch / Release posts · 2026-09-29 UTC
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Release Steam · Official
Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis is OUT NOW!
Generals, Kingdom Rush Genesis is OUT RIGHT NOW! The sword of Elynie tore a portal through time, and now's your moment to leap through it. Charge back into Linirea as it was in the very first Kingdom Rush and stop Vez'nan's corruption before it takes hold. We poured a huge…
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News Steam · Official
Get the Vez'nan Vinyl Figure on Youtooz
Generals, the gates are open! The Vez'nan vinyl figure, the first official Kingdom Rush vinyl figure collectible ever made, is live on Youtooz right now. After years of you asking for it and us wanting it just as badly, the Dark Lord is finally something you can put on a shelf…
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Ironhide Games Publisher Sale - Up to 60% Off!
General, good news! The 15th anniversary celebrations continue, and this time we're bringing out the big discounts. From August 12 to 19, every one of our games is on sale for up to 60% off. It's the perfect moment to complete your Tower Defense collection and prepare for the…
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Celebrating 15 Years of Kingdom Rush
Generals, Today we're celebrating 15 years of towers, honor and glory, heroes, epic adventures, easter eggs, and exploding sheep. 15 years of RUSHING! Whether you've been with us since the Flash days or you’re just discovering the Kingdom Rush universe, this milestone belongs to…
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Event Steam · Official
Ironhide Games Summer Sale Is Here
Happy summer, Generals! It's that time of year again. Our Summer Sale is live, with up to 65% off across our games! And there's even more surprises waiting in the sun. If you haven't tried Kingdom Rush Genesis yet, give the Demo a try while it's still around. It won't stick…
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News Steam · Official
Make the First Kingdom Rush Vinyl Real
Hello, Generals! Kingdom Rush 6 is coming soon on September 24th, and there's no better way to mark it than with the first official vinyl in Kingdom Rush history. Of course it had to be Vez'nan, the one setting it all in motion. You've been asking us for this for years, and this…
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Release Steam · Official
Release Date Revealed + Demo Available Now!
Dear Generals, We have A LOT to talk about today. First things first we have just released Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis Trailer! 🥳And we have a release date: September 24th, 2026! And that's not all. The demo is now available! 🔥 This is your first chance to jump into the game and…
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Event Steam · Official
WDC World Ocean Day Charity Sale
We are excited to announce that we are supporting WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation for World Ocean Day, for the third year in a row! The WDC World Ocean Day Sale starts today and runs until 11th June, 10am PDT 2026, and you can save a fin-tastic discount on Kingdom Rush…
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Event Steam · Official
Ironhide Game Studio Publisher Sale
Our Publisher Sale is here! Get up to 65% off all our games and DLCs. Grab your favorites before they’re gone!
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News Steam · Official
Thank you for an awesome Tower Defense Fest!
The Steam Tower Defense Fest just wrapped up, and what a week it was. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our games, we actually hit the Popular Upcoming list with Kingdom Rush Genesis! We're still wrapping our heads around it, but hitting that list is a huge milestone that really…
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News Steam · Official
Kingdom Rush's at the Tower Defense Fest
You can’t have a Tower Defense Fest without a classic, right? We’re at the Steam Tower Defense Fest all week long with all our Kingdom Rush games, including the future of the saga, Kingdom Rush 6! If you're looking for your TD fix, you know where to find us. 🛡️ Check the Tower…
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Last 14 days on Steam
Tracked since Sep 29, 2026 · best observed rank #97 (Sep 29, 2026) · 1 recorded day.
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- 17,346
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Game overview
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command! Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!
- Steam rank
- #97 ＝
- Peak (24h)
- 17K
- Genre
- Strategy
- Developer
- Ironhide Game Studio
- Released
- Jan 6, 2014
- Price
- $0.99
- Recommendations
- 15K
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About Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command! Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations! Rain fire upon your enemies, summon reinforcements, command your troops, recruit elven warriors and face legendary monsters on a quest to save the Kingdom from the forces of darkness! Key Features Epic defense battles that will hook you for hours! Command your soldiers and see them engage in hand to hand cartoon battles! Full-screen…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: OS *: Windows XP Service Pack 3 Processor: Dual Core CPU Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 compliant with 512MB of video RAM. Storage: 1500 MB available space
- Languages
- English * , French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese * languages with full audio support
- Official site
- www.kingdomrush.com
Frequently asked questions
- Is Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense free to play?
- Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense is listed at $0.99 on Steam.
- What is the latest Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense update?
- The most recent official update in our feed is "Ironhide Game Studio Publisher Sale" (Sep 24, 2026), categorized as Event. Celebrating the new releaseFifteen years ago we dropped a game about a wizard with a thirst for power trying to take over a kingdom, and the rest is tower defense history. Today, we're releasing the continuation of the saga, Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis, journeying back in time to…
- How many people play Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense?
- Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense is #97 on Steam with a 24h peak of 17,346; 4,357 playing when sampled at 18:11 UTC. Latest official patch in our feed: Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis is OUT NOW! (Sep 24, 2026). As of Sep 29, 2026.
- When was Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense released?
- Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense was released on Jan 6, 2014 by Ironhide Game Studio.
- What kind of game is Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense?
- Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense is a Strategy game, featuring single-player, steam achievements, steam trading cards.
24-hour peak player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Sep 29, 2026). Official announcements and third-party reporting are labelled separately; follow the source links for full notes. Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.