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
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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!!
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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
- Button A = Select
- Button B = Cancel
Enjoy a more intuitive and seamless gameplay experience!
New Endless Mode
- Hit Wave 30? Keep going and test your ultimate defense strategy!
Game Difficulty Selection
- Choose your challenge level (and yes... remember to crank more!)
Fresh Animations
- Crank power bar, enemy explosions, and more visual polish to bring the battlefield to life!
Game Balance Tweaks
- More Crank = More Fun = More Exercise

Smoother Mechanics
- We’ve tightened up the gameplay for an even better feel all around.
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!
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Bug fixed, please kindly update your game to v3.1
- Corrected display the upgrade cost of each of the tower
** Thanks again for letting me know and continue improve the game.
Update ahead.
- Fix the issue that the tower range cannot be seen when selected tile is at the right side (thanks for pixelsurfer for the great comment)
- Enhanced the crank power
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! 


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