Tower Defense | Y2k

Before diving into the nostalgia, we need to define the sub-genre. A standard Tower Defense (TD) game involves placing stationary units (towers) along a path to stop waves of enemies. But the sub-genre is not just about mechanics; it is a vibe .

: A 3D tower defense game explicitly designed to look like a "retro 80s/90s" computer simulation. It is available as a digital download at stores like Fanatical . Super Sanctum TD

Why is the genre exploding on TikTok and Twitch right now?