Islets Defense

Strategy· Tower Defense· City Builder· Resource Management

Released Jun 2025

Islets Defense is a turn-based tower defense game in which you build a small village to gather resources and defend your castle. Carefully plan your actions, as each move brings the enemy waves closer! Strategize building placements and play your cards wisely, as timing and order are key.

93% positive · 188 reviews

Done

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Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Steam Updated 11 Oct 2026 $9.99

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Evaluation

Islets Defense launched on June 18, 2025 as a complete turn-based tower defense game with a 15-stage campaign, 30+ structures, upgrade systems, and Hardcore mode. In the months following launch, MiniGoof shipped meaningful improvements: a large balance and quality-of-life patch on June 26, 2025, and a feature update on September 18, 2025 adding full controller support and Steam Trading Cards. A hotfix followed on September 22, 2025. The only DLC — the Original Soundtrack — was released on December 31, 2025, completing the store's content offerings. The most recent developer communication, dated March 30, 2026, was an announcement for MiniGoof's next game, Litany — a dark fantasy roguelike deckbuilder. This is a clear signal that the studio's development focus has moved on. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced future content for Islets Defense, and no roadmap suggesting additional updates. The game's post-launch update activity has also tapered off, with no patches or posts after the September 2025 hotfix (save for the March 2026 new-game announcement). All available content has shipped, and the developer's attention appears to have shifted to their next project.

Evidence

MiniGoof announced Litany, their next game — a dark fantasy roguelike deckbuilder. Studio focus has shifted to this new project.

news post · Mar 30, 2026 source development ending

high

Islets Defense launched with a full 15-stage campaign across 5 biomes, 30+ structures, upgrade systems, and Hardcore mode variants.

news post · Jun 18, 2025 source content shipped

high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Islets Defense Original Soundtrack

Dec 2025

Media

Details

Developer

MiniGoof

Publisher

Nuntius Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

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About this game

Islets Defense is a turn-based tower defense game focused on resource management in which you build a small and efficient village to support your towers and secure victory.

A turn consists of executing one of the four available actions, each with its own unique functionality. The order of the cards plays a key role, with the rightmost card offering a stronger effect. After completing your turn, the chosen card moves to the leftmost position, pushing the others one step forward. Consistent and efficient use of all four cards is key to building a solid defense.

Allocate your towers in strategic positions, sustain them with food, upgrade them with wood and stone, and ensure a strong defense against the slimes. Chests and stage modifiers will offer new strategic opportunities, with unique towers and various upgrades to explore.

Each building has different upgrade options for you to choose from. Build the most efficient village by making smart decisions that synergize with your positioning strategy!

The mist has covered your entire kingdom! You start the game with an unexplored map, ready to be revealed! Use the exploration action to reach new resources, gain visibility for your attack towers, and discover hidden treasures!

Advance through stages, complete challenges, and earn diamonds and feathers to unlock and face different biomes! Islets Defense is the game for those looking for a classic tower defense experience mixed with the chilling vibes of a resource management game, all wrapped up in easy-to-understand mechanics filled with creative possibilities.

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25+ different building structures, each with their own unique abilities.
A 15-stage campaign featuring distinct modifiers, level design, biomes, and challenges.
6 different upgrades available for many buildings.
20 different tiles scattered throughout the stages, each with its own unique and intuitive interactions.
10+ hours of playtime!

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