Summoner's Greed: Idle TD Hero in IOS

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91/100

Summoner's Greed is a masterclass in making 'Idle' gameplay actually interesting. It flips the tower defense script: you are the villain who has stolen the King's treasure, and you must defend it against waves of 'do-gooding' heroes. The character design is its greatest strength—units like 'Teddy' the buff teddy bear or the absurdly cute hellhound 'Mocha' give the game a huge amount of personality.

The progression loop is incredibly satisfying. You earn orbs to summon new monsters, and the rarity system makes every 'Epic' or 'Legendary' pull feel like a major victory. Because it's an idle game, your monsters keep fighting while you’re away, but the active spells (like fireballs and lightning) mean you can intervene during tough boss waves. It’s funny, addictive, and has a level of strategic depth in tower placement that keeps it from being just another mindless clicker. It is easily one of the most charming strategy games on mobile.

Reviewed on: Wed Feb 14 2024
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I usually despise 'idle' games—they're often just glorified spreadsheets with a 'pay to skip' button. Summoner's Greed, however, manages to stay on the right side of the line. The art style is genuinely funny; the monsters look ridiculous in the best way possible. It doesn't take itself seriously, and that goes a long way. The defense mechanics are simplified—you're just filling slots on a grid—but the synergy between different monster types offers just enough 'meat' to keep you checking back.

Yes, the grind becomes immense at the mid-point, and the gacha-style summoning can be frustrating if you're chasing specific legendaries. But for a game that I can just leave running while I work, it’s remarkably well-paced. It’s not a 'real' Tower Defense game in the vein of Kingdom Rush—it’s too simple for that—but it’s an excellent example of what a mobile idle game should be: low friction and high satisfaction.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Hilarious and unique monster designs
  • Satisfying idle progression
  • Fairly generous free-to-play rewards
  • Strategic depth is relatively shallow
  • Heavy late-game grind
  • UI can feel a bit cluttered with pop-up offers

Technical Report

Performance: Stable frame rates; minor battery drain during long idle sessions.

Accessibility:
  • Auto-battle mode
  • Large, clear UI elements

Audience Fit

Buy if: You like monster collecting and games that progress while you are busy.

Skip if: You want a hardcore, micro-management intensive Tower Defense challenge.

Similar Games:
  • Adventure Capitalist
  • Kingdom Rush
  • Idle Heroes

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPad Pro 11-inch
  • Playtime: 40 hours
  • Status: Unlocked most Legendary monsters

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.106.2Mon Feb 16 2026

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- Bug fixes (please update as we fixed some critical bugs causing crashes)

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You, the greatest and most powerful summoner, broke into the King’s castle and stole his priceless royal treasure! You gleefully take your loot back to your lair… But! The King has sounded the alarm and deployed his endless army of valiant heroes to bring it back! Grrr... It’s time to ready your defenses! They can’t steal your precious treasure.

In this idle TD game, you will strategically place your towers and cast powerful spells to defend against endless waves of the Kingdom’s mightiest heroes. Defend your ‘stolen’ (pshhh) loot against a variety of do-gooding heroes like the lowly peasant, the axe-wielding lumberjack, the ice mage and the King’s Elite Knight himself - you kinda don’t want to mess with him!

SUMMON MONSTERS & MINIONS TO FIGHT THE KING’S ARMY!

Earn magical orbs for defeating wave after wave of the King’s heroic army - use them to power your summoner’s portal to call forth a variety of monsters, creeps and minions to aid your defense! Recruit the common slimes, Slimey and Grimey - the super rare and absurdly cute hellhound Mocha - or Teddy, the EPIC teddy bear with superhuman strength! With dozens of creatures to call to your defense, do you have what it takes to defend against the heroes of the Kingdom?

CAST POWERFUL SPELLS. OBLITERATE THOSE WHO DARE TO ATTACK YOU

So… Is the King stupid or something? He seems to have forgotten that you can shoot fireballs from your hands! Hello? Torpedoes of FIRE? In addition to your misfit army of monsters, you can cast powerful spells to bring death from above to your enemies. Use fireballs, lightning, ice and more to power up your monsters, rebuild defenses or defend your lair against the King’s army. Radical!

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SUMMONER’S GREED – HIGHLIGHTS

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• Dozens of monsters and towers to summon

• Defend against endless waves of heroes and bosses

• Each monster has their own unique abilities and secondary powers

• Upgrade your towers to increase their effectiveness

• Collect common, rare, epic and legendary monsters

• Defeat a variety of enemy heroes, each with their own unique skills

• Strategically place your towers to cause maximum damage

• Use & upgrade spells to destroy, rebuild defences and buff your minions

• Original graphics & unique gameplay for a totally new kind of TD experience

SUMMON. DEFEND. DESTROY. DOWNLOAD SUMMONER’S GREED TODAY!

Support

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Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

The unique Strategy RPG TD on App Store.

Collect, upgrade and BATTLE!

The unique IDLE RPG TD on App Store. Build your team of heroes and battle for GLORY!!!

You, the greatest and most powerful summoner, broke into the King’s castle and stole his priceless royal treasure! You gleefully take your loot back to your lair… But! The King has sounded the alarm and deployed his endless army of valiant heroes to bring it back! Grrr... It’s time to ready your defenses! They can’t steal your precious treasure.

In this idle TD game, you will strategically place your towers and cast powerful spells to defend against endless waves of the Kingdom’s mightiest heroes. Defend your ‘stolen’ (pshhh) loot against a variety of do-gooding heroes like the lowly peasant, the axe-wielding lumberjack, the ice mage and the King’s Elite Knight himself - you kinda don’t want to mess with him!

SUMMON MONSTERS & MINIONS TO FIGHT THE KING’S ARMY!

Earn magical orbs for defeating wave after wave of the King’s heroic army - use them to power your summoner’s portal to call forth a variety of monsters, creeps and minions to aid your defense! Recruit the common slimes, Slimey and Grimey - the super rare and absurdly cute hellhound Mocha - or Teddy, the EPIC teddy bear with superhuman strength! With dozens of creatures to call to your defense, do you have what it takes to defend against the heroes of the Kingdom?

CAST POWERFUL SPELLS. OBLITERATE THOSE WHO DARE TO ATTACK YOU

So… Is the King stupid or something? He seems to have forgotten that you can shoot fireballs from your hands! Hello? Torpedoes of FIRE? In addition to your misfit army of monsters, you can cast powerful spells to bring death from above to your enemies. Use fireballs, lightning, ice and more to power up your monsters, rebuild defenses or defend your lair against the King’s army. Radical!

----------------------------------------------------------

SUMMONER’S GREED – HIGHLIGHTS

----------------------------------------------------------

• Dozens of monsters and towers to summon

• Defend against endless waves of heroes and bosses

• Each monster has their own unique abilities and secondary powers

• Upgrade your towers to increase their effectiveness

• Collect common, rare, epic and legendary monsters

• Defeat a variety of enemy heroes, each with their own unique skills

• Strategically place your towers to cause maximum damage

• Use & upgrade spells to destroy, rebuild defences and buff your minions

• Original graphics & unique gameplay for a totally new kind of TD experience

SUMMON. DEFEND. DESTROY. DOWNLOAD SUMMONER’S GREED TODAY!

Support

Are you having problems? Email us at Support@pixio.co or contact us in game by going to Settings> Email Us

Privacy Policy:

http://www.pixio.co/file/PixioPrivacyPolicy.pdf

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/summonersgreed/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summoners.greed/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/summonersgreed/

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdDgFAzn05onUREvrq85iAw

Join our Facebook Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/718972438720238/


Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 126306 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Summoner's Greed is a unique idle tower defense game where you take on the role of a powerful summoner. After stealing the King's royal treasure, you must defend your lair against waves of heroes. Strategically place a misfit army of monsters—ranging from common slimes to legendary dragons—and cast devastating spells to obliterate attackers. As an idle game, your towers continue to fight even when you're away, allowing you to grow your power and reclaim even more loot.

Features

1

Dozens of unique monsters and towers to summon.

2

Endless waves of heroes and challenging bosses.

3

Strategic spell-casting system (Fire, Ice, Lightning).

4

Idle progression: earn loot even while offline.

5

Deep upgrade system for monster abilities and secondary powers.

Tips

Promotion Videos

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Summoner's Greed Wiki

Essential for understanding monster synergies and evolution.

Guide

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Q&A

Save your magical orbs for multi-summons and participate in special events to increase your chances of pulling rare and legendary units.

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