Defend your base and crank up the action in Crank Tower Defense, a retro-inspired tower defense game built exclusively for the Playdate console! Strategically deploy towers, battle relentless enemies, and spin your way to victory across dynamic paths and maps.
Details : Crank Tower Defense – A Playdate Strategy Challenge! by aicoding
Dear TD friends.
We have added a Game Demo for 4 stages, so you can feel it. And enjoy the fun with Crank Power!
Please enjoy and share your comment and advice with us. Very much appreciate!!
Major Update! 
Hey Tower Defense fans! I'm excited to share some updates to tower defense game for the Playdate console! 
What's New?
Clearer Map Path – Redesigned to improve visibility and strategy. 
New UI Icons – Lives 
and Bank 
now have intuitive icons for a sleeker interface.
Dynamic Obstacles – Each game is more challenging with changing obstacles! 
Test your strategy, defend your base, and experience the thrill of tower defense with a retro twist! 
Try it out and let me know your feedback! Would love to hear what you think. 
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Exciting Updates Coming to Our Tower Defense Game!
Hello TD gamer!
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to bring you an improved Tower Defense experience! Based on your feedback, we’re rolling out a major update this week with better gameplay, smoother mechanics, improved animation and new game mode (Endless mode).
Please stay tuned for the rollout!
We appreciate all the comments and supports and can’t wait for you to try out the new version. Let us know what you think once the update is live!
Crank Tower Defense – Major Update is Live!
Get ready to defend like never before on your Playdate console!
We’ve been working hard to bring you a smoother, more action-packed experience, and it’s finally here:
Complete Control Redesign
New Endless Mode
Game Difficulty Selection
Fresh Animations
Game Balance Tweaks
Smoother Mechanics
Whether you're a tower defense pro or a first-time defender, there's never been a better time to crank it up. Thanks for all your support — go check out the update and let us know what you think!
#Playdate #Crank #IndieGame #TowerDefense #TowerDefense
Bug fixed, please kindly update your game to v3.1
** Thanks again for letting me know and continue improve the game.
Update ahead.
Please stay tuned. Thanks
Get this game -> https://aicoding.itch.io/crank-tower-defense
What’s New in v3.2: Improved Menu Positioning – We’ve adjusted the menu layout so you can place towers more precisely and plan your strategy without distractions.
Crank Power Variations – Introducing different crank powers to give your defenses a fresh twist!
Faster Firing Rate – Your towers now respond quicker, delivering rapid-fire action against incoming waves.
Cash Boost – Earn more in-game currency to build and upgrade faster than ever.
Damage Spike – Hit enemies even harder with enhanced damage effects!
Check out the new demo video on YouTube to see all the updates in action!
We’re always improving the game thanks to your awesome feedback—so keep it coming!
Update now and defend your base like never before!
Happy Cranking! 
Tower Defense v3.3 is Live – Now with a Tutorial Mode!
Hey Playdate Defenders!
We’re excited to roll out Version 3.3 of our Tower Defense game for the Playdate console – and this one’s especially for new players (or anyone who wants a quick refresh)!
New in v3.3:
Tutorial Mode – Learn the ropes! We’ve added a guided tutorial to help you understand tower placement, crank power, upgrades, and more. Whether you’re new or just want a refresher, this will get you battle-ready in no time.
This update builds on the awesome improvements from v3.2 — like improved tower placement visibility, crank power variations, and faster firing — making your experience even smoother and more accessible.
Already a pro? You can skip the tutorial and jump straight into action!
As always, we appreciate your feedback and support. More updates coming soon!
Update now and try out the tutorial!