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!
Catch up on Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense with the developer’s own announcements. Start with the newest recorded post, then explore the details before you return.
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Kingdom Rush Genesis first Mini Campaign is Near!
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Generals, The princesses of Niroma were merrily on their way to the Old King’s birthday when bandits ambushed their carriage at the edge of the forest. And now the bandits have the audacity to send a ransom note to the castle. Needless to say, we don’t negotiate with criminals! Gather your forces and follow the…
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Generals, The princesses of Niroma were merrily on their way to the Old King’s birthday when bandits ambushed their carriage at the edge of the forest. And now the bandits have the audacity to send a ransom note to the castle. Needless to say, we don’t negotiate with criminals! Gather your forces and follow the bandits’ trail deep into Hushwood, all the way to their hidden camp. A familiar face is waiting for you there, younger than you remember and already very fond of other people’s gold. Before he was the most wanted man in Linirea, the Kingpin was already making a name for himself. What’s in the loot bagIn the roadmap we promised 1 hero, 1 tower and 1 spell, but we got a little carried away… 3 New StagesDive deep into Hushwood, all the way to the bandits’ hidden camp. 2 New HeroesOsnir: A warrior of the Hush Clan who rides into battle on a mighty stag. Dalia: King Dena’s younger sister, this princess was trained by the finest fighters in the realm who never once waited to be rescued. New TowerOwl Riders: Hunters of the Hush Clan who patrol the skies on giant owls. 2 New SpellsWild Sage: A forest druid answers your call and heals your troops. Polymorph: Turn your enemies into all kinds of sheep. Time to be shorn! New EnemiesThe Kingpin’s gang has been busy recruiting all sorts of tricksters and brutes. Royal Ransom FAQIs the new campaign free? Yes! Royal Ransom is included with the base game. All the new stages, heroes, tower and spells unlock as you progress, after finishing terrain 1. Where does it fit in the story? Royal Ransom runs parallel to the main storyline,…
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 where it all began. We figured the best…
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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 where it all began. We figured the best way to celebrate is to put everything we've ever made on one huge sale! The original Kingdom Rush is 90% off, the lowest price it has ever been, ever! The first Kingdom Rush Collectible is here! One more thing while you're here. Our first ever limited edition collectibe is out, and of course it's him. The Vez'nan Youtooz vinyl figure is a limited edition, and orders close on October 15. Don't miss it!👑 Order the Vez'nan Vinyl Figure on Youtooz Keep on Rushing! What a time to be a Kingdom Rush Fan, right? We hope you enjoy these deals and the new game:🏷️ Shop the Ironhide Game Studio Publisher Sale
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 amount of work into this one, and tying it…
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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 amount of work into this one, and tying it back to the story of the original Kingdom Rush has the whole studio feeling nostalgic. Fifteen years ago we sent our first wave down a path, never imagining where it would lead. Genesis is our way of going back to where it all started. Your support and your feedback shaped this game directly, and we can't thank you enough for being the amazing community that you are. Fifteen years in, you're still the reason we get to do this. Now it's in your hands, and we can't wait to see what you make of it! One last thing before you march to battle: the limited edition Vez'nan Youtooz figure is live for a few more weeks. Once he's gone, he's gone (much like his patience)! Now stop reading and go defend the realm. Genesis is waiting! CHARGE! ⚔️
97.2% of 19,558 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 96.9. The developers have shipped 1 substantial update in the past six months, adding 1.1.
reception 96.9·support +1.1·Exceptional
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Current price
$9.99
Development
Actively supported
Last heard from developers
8 days ago
Historical posting rhythm
every ~21 days
Substantial updates (6 mo)
1
Current silence
within normal range
The developers post roughly every 21 days and were last heard 8 days ago — within their normal range. 1 substantial update recorded in the past six months, 1 classified as major.
Last successful news check: Nov 7, 2026, 2:03 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.
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releaseSep 29, 2026
Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis Launches, Returns to the Series' Original Setting
Kingdom Rush: Genesis is now available on Steam (AppID 246420), according to a community announcement published on September 24, 2026, by author Lecov.
The game is framed as a return to Linirea as it appeared in the original Kingdom Rush, with players tasked with stopping the villain Vez'nan's corruption before it takes hold. The studio describes the premise as anchored to a time-travel conceit — the sword of Elynie opening a portal — that ties Genesis directly back to the first game's story.
What the source confirms
Kingdom Rush: Genesis is out now on Steam
The game is set during the events of the original Kingdom Rush
The developer credits player feedback as having "shaped this game directly"
A limited-edition Vez'nan Youtooz figure is currently available for a few more weeks, after which it will no longer be sold
The studio notes this release coincides with fifteen years since the original Kingdom Rush
The announcement is light on mechanical specifics — no tower counts, hero rosters, campaign length, or pricing details are mentioned. What it does convey is the developer's intent: Genesis is positioned as a retrospective landmark rather than a routine sequel.
For players who started with the original game, this is the studio's deliberate callback to where the series began.
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