Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD

Released Jul 2024

While a formidable evil emerges, an unexpected alliance is taking shape! It will take the finest warriors of Linirea and the relentless Dark Army to stop it. Beware! Though they may journey side by side the ever-changing winds of fate could swiftly alter their course.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $19.99

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Evaluation

Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD launched on July 25, 2024 and has received a steady stream of major content since then. Three paid DLC campaigns have shipped: Colossal Dwarfare (January 30, 2025), Wukong's Journey (September 25, 2025), and Dragon Wars (March 5, 2026). A free mini-campaign, Arachnophobia, also launched in March 2025. This establishes a consistent pattern of major content releases roughly every 5–7 months. On August 6, 2026 — just two weeks before today — Ironhide posted a 15th anniversary celebration message that mentions "special in-game content, surprises, and more" to come over the coming months, indicating the studio remains active and engaged with its games. The developer has also announced Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis, set to release September 24, 2026, demonstrating the studio is healthy and continuing to grow the franchise. No announcement has been made that Kingdom Rush 5 has concluded its content cycle, and the most recent developer communication explicitly teases more surprises ahead. We are currently about 5 months past the Dragon Wars DLC (March 5, 2026), which falls squarely within the established 5–7 month cadence window. All three DLC listed on the store are released, but the historical pattern and the studio's continued engagement suggest more content could follow.

Evidence

Dragon Wars DLC launched — the third paid campaign for Kingdom Rush 5, adding 5 new stages, 15 enemies, 3 bosses, a new hero, and a new tower.

news post · Mar 5, 2026 source content shipped

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Wukong's Journey DLC launched as the second paid campaign, adding 5 stages, 24 enemies, 3 bosses, a new hero, a new tower, and a new elemental mechanic.

news post · Sep 25, 2025 source content shipped

high

Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content

Released

Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD - Dragon Wars Campaign

Mar 2026

Released

Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD - Wukong's Journey Campaign

Sep 2025

Media

Details

Developer

Ironhide Game Studio

Publisher

Ironhide Game Studio

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Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

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About this game

With greater power and menace than ever before, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance offers a fresh, exhilarating experience, building upon the fast-paced and captivating gameplay that made its predecessors award-winners.

As a formidable evil arises, an unexpected alliance is taking shape! It will take the finest warriors of Linirea and the relentless Dark Army together to stop it. Beware! They may journey side by side for now, but the ever-changing winds of fate could swiftly alter their course.

Prepare to harness the formidable might of two heroes on the battlefield!

YES, you can now play with TWICE the dragons!! Double the fire-breathing fun, double the chaos—just make sure they don't argue over who gets to hoard the most gold!

Boss around all the heavy hitters like Paladins, Archers, Mages, Necromancers, and a bunch more. Just watch out they don’t start arguing about who's the real hero of the party as the enemies sneak by!

Are you poised for the ultimate clash? Embark on an epic journey alongside the brave warriors of Linirea and the relentless Dark Army as they unite to conquer a colossal foe.

Features:

32 upgradeable characters:
17 Towers with special skills. Create a wide range of strategies by building towers such as precise archers, lethal paladins, and even demon pits.
15 Epic Heroes; Play with 2 heroes in each stage, upgrade them to unleash their powerful abilities and bolster your defense. Who knew heroes could be such close roommates?
Face action-packed challenges across 5 different exotic landscapes.
22 Campaign stages, with different terrains and challenges. Explore diverse landscapes and defend them against hordes of enemies. Each stage offers a new adventure!
3 different game modes. Who doesn't love a good challenge?
56+ Achievements: show off your skills and unlock rewards!
40+ different enemies to test your mettle: 4 enemy races and 5 colossal boss fights of epic proportions. Who will prevail: you or the baddies?
Easter eggs and Ironhide's usual lighthearted humor. Because what's a game without a few hidden surprises and a good laugh?