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Bloons TD 6 vs Kingdom Rush in 2026

Bloons TD 6 vs Kingdom Rush compared on maps, towers, heroes, price and getting started, with Tower Bio Defense as a third option.

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Bloons TD 6 lists 70+ handcrafted maps, with more added every update. [1] Kingdom Rush lists a classic 12 stage core campaign. [2] It also lists 13 Legendary Heroes at no additional cost. [3] Its Steam price is $9.99 normally, discounted to $0.99 (90% off). [4] You play Tower Bio Defense in a web browser. [5]

OptionListed priceIn-game purchases or other fees
Bloons TD 6not publishedContains in-game items purchasable with real money [6]
Kingdom Rush$9.99 normally, $0.99 (90% off) [4]not published
Tower Bio Defensenot publishednot published

The short answer

Bloons TD 6 and Kingdom Rush are tower defense games, and Tower Bio Defense is a third option. In each one you place towers to stop waves of enemies. The sources differ on what each offers.

Bloons TD 6 lists 70+ handcrafted maps with more added every update. [1] Kingdom Rush lists a classic 12 stage core campaign. [2] You play Tower Bio Defense in a web browser. [5] You pick a map before a game starts. [7]

If you want many maps, Bloons TD 6 lists them. If you want a set campaign, Kingdom Rush lists one. If you want to play in a browser, Tower Bio Defense says you can. [5]

What Bloons TD 6, Kingdom Rush is built for

Bloons TD 6. The page says the game has 70+ handcrafted maps with more added every update. [1] Another page says it has 44 original maps, some with 3D objects that can block line of sight. [8] On towers, one page says the game has 21 monkey towers, including 2 all new monkeys, Druid and Alchemist. [9] The Steam page says it has 25 Monkey Towers, each with 3 upgrade paths and unique activated abilities. [10] The page says it has 17 diverse Heroes with 20 signature upgrades and 2 special abilities. [11] It says Monkey Knowledge offers over 100 meta-upgrades. [12] The company says it releases several updates every year with new characters, features, and gameplay. [13]

Kingdom Rush. The page lists a classic 12 stage core campaign. [2] It lists 8 specialized tower upgrades. [14] It lists 18 tower abilities. [15] It lists 13 Legendary Heroes, all available at no additional cost. [3] It lists over 61 different enemies, from Goblins to Demons, each with their own skills. [16] It also lists over 50 achievements. [17]

What Tower Bio Defense is built for

Tower Bio Defense is made by the team that publishes this site. You play it in a web browser. [5] You pick a map before a game starts. [7] You can select a placed tower and upgrade it. [18] You can also sacrifice a tower you have placed. [19]

Towers can shoot projectiles or attack up close. [20] Some enemies, like the MOAB, split into weaker enemies when defeated. [21] Some enemies are armored. [22]

The art aims for a hellish, creepy, fleshy look with gore and blood effects. [23] Think about whether that look is something you want to see while you play.

Pricing and fees

Bloons TD 6. The sources given here do not publish a price for the game. The table below shows what its sources say about in-game items bought with real money.

Kingdom Rush. The Steam page lists $9.99 normally, discounted to $0.99 [4] Steam prices can change, so check the price on the day you look. The page says all 13 Legendary Heroes come at no additional cost. [3] The sources give no other fee for Kingdom Rush, so check the store page for anything extra.

Tower Bio Defense. No price for Tower Bio Defense is published in the sources here. Check where you open it for any charge before you start.

Getting started

Bloons TD 6. The sources give no setup steps, so read the store page for your device. Once you are in, the sources say there are 70+ handcrafted maps to choose from. [1]

Kingdom Rush. The Steam page lists the game, with Ironhide Game Studio as developer and publisher, released Jan 6, 2014. [24] The sources give no further setup steps. Once playing, the core campaign has 12 stages. [2] The 13 Legendary Heroes have no additional cost. [3]

Tower Bio Defense. Open it in a web browser. [5] Pick a map before the game starts. [7] Place a tower, then select it to upgrade it. [18] If you want to remove a tower, you can sacrifice one you have placed. [19]

Things to check before you choose

Which device will you play on? Check each store page for the devices it names.

What will you pay in total? Kingdom Rush lists $9.99 normally, discounted to $0.99 (90% off). [4] Check the Bloons TD 6 store page for its price and for any items sold for real money. No price is published in the sources here.

Do you need to play without an internet connection? Check each store page, and check how Tower Bio Defense loads in your browser.

Do you want regular new content? Check how often each one is updated.

Do you want gore in your game? Tower Bio Defense aims for a creepy, fleshy look with gore and blood effects. [23]

How to choose

If you want a large choice of maps, Bloons TD 6 sources list 70+ handcrafted maps. [1]

If you want many tower upgrade paths and heroes, Bloons TD 6 sources list 3 upgrade paths on its towers and 17 Heroes. [10] [11]

If you want a defined campaign, many enemy types and heroes with no added cost, Kingdom Rush sources list a 12 stage campaign, over 61 enemies and 13 heroes. [2] [16] [3]

If you want to play in a browser, with a map choice and towers that shoot or fight up close, Tower Bio Defense claims these. [5] [7] [20]

If you want enemies that split apart when defeated, Tower Bio Defense claims that, and it names the MOAB. [21]

Frequently asked questions

How much does Kingdom Rush cost on Steam?

The Steam page lists Kingdom Rush at $9.99 normally. [4] It was discounted to $0.99. [4] Check the store page for the price on the day you buy. The page also says all 13 Legendary Heroes have no additional cost. [3]

How many maps does Bloons TD 6 have?

One page says Bloons TD 6 has 70+ handcrafted maps with more added every update. [1] Another page says it has 44 original maps, some with 3D objects that can block line of sight. [8] The two pages give different counts, so check the store page for the current number.

How many towers does Bloons TD 6 have compared with Kingdom Rush?

One Bloons TD 6 page lists 21 monkey towers. [9] The Steam page lists 25 Monkey Towers, each with 3 upgrade paths. [10] Kingdom Rush lists 8 specialized tower upgrades and 18 tower abilities. [14] [15] The sources do not give a Kingdom Rush tower count.

How many heroes do Bloons TD 6 and Kingdom Rush have?

Bloons TD 6 lists 17 diverse Heroes with 20 signature upgrades and 2 special abilities. [11] Kingdom Rush lists 13 Legendary Heroes, all at no additional cost. [3] Check each store page to see how heroes are used in play.

Can Tower Bio Defense be played in a browser?

Yes, Tower Bio Defense says you play it in a web browser. [5] You pick a map before a game starts. [7] You can select a placed tower and upgrade it. [18]

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Sources

  1. Bloons TD 6, store.steampowered.com/app/960090/Bloons_TD_6, read 2026-10-07
  2. Kingdom Rush, store.steampowered.com/app/246420/Kingdom_Rush__Tower_Defense, read 2026-10-07
  3. Kingdom Rush, store.steampowered.com/app/246420/Kingdom_Rush__Tower_Defense, read 2026-10-07
  4. Kingdom Rush, store.steampowered.com/app/246420/Kingdom_Rush__Tower_Defense, read 2026-10-07
  5. Tower Bio Defense's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)
  6. Bloons TD 6, store.steampowered.com/app/960090/Bloons_TD_6, read 2026-10-07
  7. Tower Bio Defense's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)
  8. Bloons TD 6, ninjakiwi.com/Games/Mobile/Bloons-TD-6.html, read 2026-10-07
  9. Bloons TD 6, ninjakiwi.com/Games/Mobile/Bloons-TD-6.html, read 2026-10-07
  10. Bloons TD 6, store.steampowered.com/app/960090/Bloons_TD_6, read 2026-10-07
  11. Bloons TD 6, store.steampowered.com/app/960090/Bloons_TD_6, read 2026-10-07
  12. Bloons TD 6, store.steampowered.com/app/960090/Bloons_TD_6, read 2026-10-07
  13. Bloons TD 6, store.steampowered.com/app/960090/Bloons_TD_6, read 2026-10-07
  14. Kingdom Rush, store.steampowered.com/app/246420/Kingdom_Rush__Tower_Defense, read 2026-10-07
  15. Kingdom Rush, store.steampowered.com/app/246420/Kingdom_Rush__Tower_Defense, read 2026-10-07
  16. Kingdom Rush, store.steampowered.com/app/246420/Kingdom_Rush__Tower_Defense, read 2026-10-07
  17. Kingdom Rush, store.steampowered.com/app/246420/Kingdom_Rush__Tower_Defense, read 2026-10-07
  18. Tower Bio Defense's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)
  19. Tower Bio Defense's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)
  20. Tower Bio Defense's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)
  21. Tower Bio Defense's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)
  22. Tower Bio Defense's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)
  23. Tower Bio Defense's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)
  24. Kingdom Rush, store.steampowered.com/app/246420/Kingdom_Rush__Tower_Defense, read 2026-10-07

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