Base Defense is a free strategy game you can play right here in your browser. It leans on strategy and sandbox & building, so expect short rounds you can repeat. No account, no install and no plugins — just the game in a browser tab.
About Base Defense
Build turrets to defend your base!
How to play Base Defense
The opening minute doubles as the tutorial. The full control mapping is in the table below and takes a moment to skim. Landscape layout: give it the fullscreen button on desktop, or rotate your phone. Expect the first attempt to be a write-off; that is normal here.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Select units and place buildings |
| Left click | Confirm placement |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
Strategy games live or die on how fast they get going. Base Defense gets going immediately. Nothing about it assumes you have played it before.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Strategy gameplay — Plan several moves ahead
- Sandbox & Building gameplay — Build whatever you want
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Base Defense free to play?
Yes, entirely free. Base Defense costs nothing to play, asks for no card and has no paid tier hiding behind it.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Base Defense is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.
Can I play Base Defense on my phone?
It works on phones and tablets. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Base Defense?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — select units and place buildings; Left click — confirm placement.
Can I play Base Defense fullscreen?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
What kind of game is Base Defense?
Base Defense is a strategy game built around strategy and sandbox & building. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
