TowerMadness is a titan of the early App Store era that still holds up remarkably well. It perfected the 'open map' tower defense style where you create your own mazes using towers. The premise—aliens trying to steal your sheep—is quirky and fun, but the actual strategy is deep.
With over 100 levels and a huge variety of upgradeable weapons, there's always a new way to tackle a map. The ability to watch replays of top players' runs is an incredible learning tool. It’s fast-paced, visually charming, and one of the few TD games that truly rewards creative thinking rather than just following a set path. A classic for a reason.
Available on: iPhone, iPod
Version 1.24.1Tue Jan 07 2020
1.24: Optimized and updated for iOS 13.
1.24.1: Fixed crash-on-load on some devices.
Evil aliens are coming to turn your beloved sheep into intergalactic scarves! Protect the flock using only quick thinking and the arsenal of upgradeable weaponry at your disposal.
"Addictive, time-sucking fun. There are plenty of tower defense strategy games out there, but TowerMadness brings the genre to a new level."
- Brian X Chen, Wired
"If you’re a fan of Tower Defense games, do yourself a huge favor and check out TowerMadness."
- Jon Phillips, MacLife
"It would be madness to miss this game...it comes highly recommended."
- Spanner Spencer, PocketGamer
• WINNER, Best App Ever Awards, Best Strategy Game
• FINALIST, Pocket Gamer Awards, Best Strategy/Simulation Game
• A Wired Favorite iPhone App
• A MacLife App of the Year
A UNIQUE 3D TOWER DEFENSE EXPERIENCE
Play from an aerial view or zoom down to first person and get close to the action.
LOTS OF LEVELS
Over 100 maps in diverse environments (35 available as expansion map packs).
ALIENS!
Think fast to defeat the 17 different types of alien enemies intent on stealing your sheep.
GUNS, LOTS OF GUNS
Over 60 diverse weapons and upgrades.
ENDLESS FUN
Endless mode lets you see how many waves you can withstand.
COMPETITION
Global leaderboards, Game Center achievements, and Friend Scores so you can compare scores with your friends and the millions of players worldwide.
LET’S SEE THAT AGAIN!
Replays let you learn new strategies or share your games with the world through Twitter, Facebook, or email.
iPad owners, check out "TowerMadness HD" for the Pocket Gamer Readers' Choice iPad Game of the Year Award winning version of this game.
Search for our other award-winning games: Zombie Gunship and Nuts!
Requires iOS 13.2 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.The classic iOS game that started it all, TowerMadness is back and better than ever with iOS 13 and iPhone 11 support!
Evil aliens are coming to turn your beloved sheep into intergalactic scarves! Protect the flock using only quick thinking and the arsenal of upgradeable weaponry at your disposal.
"Addictive, time-sucking fun. There are plenty of tower defense strategy games out there, but TowerMadness brings the genre to a new level."
- Brian X Chen, Wired
"If you’re a fan of Tower Defense games, do yourself a huge favor and check out TowerMadness."
- Jon Phillips, MacLife
"It would be madness to miss this game...it comes highly recommended."
- Spanner Spencer, PocketGamer
• WINNER, Best App Ever Awards, Best Strategy Game
• FINALIST, Pocket Gamer Awards, Best Strategy/Simulation Game
• A Wired Favorite iPhone App
• A MacLife App of the Year
A UNIQUE 3D TOWER DEFENSE EXPERIENCE
Play from an aerial view or zoom down to first person and get close to the action.
LOTS OF LEVELS
Over 100 maps in diverse environments (35 available as expansion map packs).
ALIENS!
Think fast to defeat the 17 different types of alien enemies intent on stealing your sheep.
GUNS, LOTS OF GUNS
Over 60 diverse weapons and upgrades.
ENDLESS FUN
Endless mode lets you see how many waves you can withstand.
COMPETITION
Global leaderboards, Game Center achievements, and Friend Scores so you can compare scores with your friends and the millions of players worldwide.
LET’S SEE THAT AGAIN!
Replays let you learn new strategies or share your games with the world through Twitter, Facebook, or email.
iPad owners, check out "TowerMadness HD" for the Pocket Gamer Readers' Choice iPad Game of the Year Award winning version of this game.
Search for our other award-winning games: Zombie Gunship and Nuts!





TowerMadness is a classic tower defense game that tasks players with protecting a flock of sheep from 17 different types of alien enemies. Unlike linear TD games, TowerMadness features open maps where you can place towers to force enemies into long, winding paths. With over 60 weapons and upgrades, 100+ levels, and global leaderboards, it offers endless strategic depth and addictive gameplay.
100+ Strategic Maps
60+ Weapons & Upgrades
17 Alien Enemy Types
Global Replay System
Endless Mode
Don't just place towers randomly. Place them to create a long 'S' curve or maze, forcing the aliens to take the longest path possible to the sheep.
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Fast Company - Wed Jan 11 2012
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Macworld - Sun Sep 11 2011
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AppAdvice - Wed Apr 11 2018
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TouchArcade - Wed Aug 11 2010
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Pocket Gamer - Sat Aug 11 2012
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VentureBeat - Sun Sep 11 2011
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Cult of Mac - Thu Aug 11 2011
Arash Keshmirian of Limbic Software has provided TouchArcade with exclusive details about their upcoming 3D Tower Defense game that has been...
TouchArcade - Wed Aug 11 2010
Okay, so let's cut straight to the question that really matters here. What's so mad about TowerMadness 2? Initial inspection reveals that...
Pocket Gamer - Sat Apr 11 2015
Limbic Software, the creators of the hit tower defense game TowerMadness, are excited about today's release of their latest game, Nuts!
AppAdvice - Sat Aug 11 2012
Upgrade your towers during the match to increase range and power. Use specialized towers like the Flak for flying enemies.
Yes, the replay system lets you watch and learn from the top scorers on the global leaderboards.