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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Dual Core CPU Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 3.0 compliant with 512MB of video RAM. Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 3.0 compliant with 1.0GB of video RAM.

Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense

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Released October 17, 2018
sample: 495 reviews posted after launch (119 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 7,968 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
12,49€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players have sunk significant time into Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense, with 231 players having more than 25 hours of playtime, indicating a high level of engagement and enjoyment. The game's post-release reception remains strong, with 94% positive reviews out of 495 sampled, and an overall positive review rate of 96%. This suggests that the game's mix of challenging gameplay and appealing design has resonated with players.

What it's about: Commandez votre armée d'elfes et défendez les terres mystiques contre des serpents de mer, des sorciers maléfiques et des vagues incessantes de guerriers gnolls avec de toutes nouvelles tours, mais aussi de nouveaux héros et sortilèges.

In-game

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« Dans la lignée des autres, au top! Je trouve que c'est le plus difficile, il y a du challenge :) »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 13 h played
« Un tower defense bien ficelé dans la lignée des précédents. Pas de gros changements de gameplay par rapport aux précédents opus mais un changement de décor et de design des tours bienvenus et agréables. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2020 · 10 h played
« Jeu sympathique à jouer pour faire passer le temps »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2020 · 11 h played
« un peu en dessous des deux premiers mais excellent quand meme. il lui manque juste le mode endless dont l'absence n'est PAS justifiée »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 40 h played
« Fun game. The balancing was better than in Frontiers. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 27 h played
« Très bon jeu Il est plus facile que le premier, mais les ennemis sont assez variés Et la dernière carte est vraiment belle »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 43 h played
« A good gamek, but not worst more than 3€ »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 15 h played
« Bon jeu mais clairement le moins bon de la serie. Bref à éviter si vous n'êtes pas accro au concept »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2022 · 80 h played
« You don't even need artillery to beat the game on the hardest difficulty »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 11 h played
« wanted to like it, but you ened the ability to build your own mazes. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« The game DOES NOT WORK, it crashes to desktop without error message on Stage 3, and what is funny? the same issue happens over MULTIPLE GAMES of this developer. I contacted support, and they were... less than helpful... »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« le meilleur de la série pour moi avec un tres bonne difficulté et une histoire cool »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 47 h played

In players' words

« Dans la lignée des autres, au top! Je trouve que c'est le plus difficile, il y a du challenge :) »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 13 h played
« A good gamek, but not worst more than 3€ »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 15 h played
« Un tower defense bien ficelé dans la lignée des précédents. Pas de gros changements de gameplay par rapport aux précédents opus mais un changement de décor et de design des tours bienvenus et agréables. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2020 · 10 h played
« Bon jeu mais clairement le moins bon de la serie. Bref à éviter si vous n'êtes pas accro au concept »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2022 · 80 h played
« Jeu sympathique à jouer pour faire passer le temps »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2020 · 11 h played
« You don't even need artillery to beat the game on the hardest difficulty »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 11 h played
« un peu en dessous des deux premiers mais excellent quand meme. il lui manque juste le mode endless dont l'absence n'est PAS justifiée »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 40 h played
« wanted to like it, but you ened the ability to build your own mazes. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« Fun game. The balancing was better than in Frontiers. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 27 h played
« The game DOES NOT WORK, it crashes to desktop without error message on Stage 3, and what is funny? the same issue happens over MULTIPLE GAMES of this developer. I contacted support, and they were... less than helpful... »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« Très bon jeu Il est plus facile que le premier, mais les ennemis sont assez variés Et la dernière carte est vraiment belle »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 43 h played
« le meilleur de la série pour moi avec un tres bonne difficulté et une histoire cool »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 47 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
81 % pos · n=86
Graphics / art
90 % pos · n=21
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=16
Story / writing
83 % pos · n=12
Value for money
33 % pos · n=6
Performance
67 % pos · n=3
Audio / music
33 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay867088
Graphics / art211902
Content / longevity16817
Story / writing121002
Value for money6213
Performance3201
Audio / music3111
Stability / bugs2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 24 h on median; those who dislike it: 12 h.

<2h
57 % (n=7)
2-10h
86 % (n=73)
10-25h
94 % (n=184)
>25h
98 % (n=231)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2026 : 92% positive92MarApr 2026 : 92% positive92AprMay 2026 : 92% positive92MayJun 2026 : 95% positive95JunJul 2026 : 97% positive97JulAug 2026 : 96% positive96Aug

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€6.02€7.84€9.67€11.50€13.33€6.86

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 13, 2026 · All-time low: €6.86 (Aug 13, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

6 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 83 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 39,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise: 70 positive mentions out of 86
  • Story is well-received: 10 positive mentions out of 12
  • Graphics are a strong point: 19 positive mentions out of 21

Weaknesses

  • Some players express disappointment with the content: 7 negative mentions out of 16
  • A few players find the price not justified: 3 negative mentions out of 6

Who is it for?

This game is ideal for fans of tower defense games and those looking for a fun, challenging experience with engaging gameplay. Players who enjoy strategic gameplay and are looking for a game with high replay value will find Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense to be an excellent choice.

Is Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 7,968 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 12,49€.

Verdict

Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense is a standout title in the tower defense genre, offering a compelling mix of engaging gameplay, well-designed levels, and a high level of replayability. With its ability to keep players invested for dozens of hours, the game demonstrates its quality and addictive nature. Overall, it is a must-play for fans of the genre.

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