The Aether Project TD
Launches 9 October 2026 · PC · Action, Indie, Strategy

The Aether Project TD is a classic 3D tower defense game built around tower placement, upgrades, varied enemy threats, active abilities, and different ways of surviving each level. Defend against structured waves or continuous attacks, adapt your defenses, and hold the line.
Story
BUILD. UPGRADE. HOLD THE LINE. Place towers, upgrade them, and build your defense around the enemies and attack directions each level throws at you. Some levels use traditional waves. Others keep the pressure on with a timed assault and reinforcements arriving as the fight continues. MORE THAN JUST TOWERS Your towers aren’t your only tools. Overcharge a tower, call in a cannon barrage, and use other abilities at the right moment to stand your ground! ENEMY VARIETY DEMANDS TOWER VARIETY Shielded units, flying enemies, stealth units, swarms, and heavier threats all put pressure on your defense in different ways. No single tower is the answer to everything, so building the right mix becomes more important as the enemy variety increases. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS CAN SUPPORT YOUR DEFENSE Some levels include environmental elements that can help you during a battle. Collapsing a big rock can destroy enemies underneath divert enemy path and give your defenses an advantage at the right moment. KEY FEATURES Multiple tower types with different roles Traditional wave-based and timed survival-style battles Active abilities that support your defense during combat Enemy types...
Gameplay
BUILD. UPGRADE. HOLD THE LINE. Place towers, upgrade them, and build your defense around the enemies and attack directions each level throws at you. Some levels use traditional waves. Others keep the pressure on with a timed assault and reinforcements arriving as the fight continues. MORE THAN JUST TOWERS Your towers aren’t your only tools. Overcharge a tower, call in a cannon barrage, and use other abilities at the right moment to stand your ground! ENEMY VARIETY DEMANDS TOWER VARIETY Shielded units, flying enemies, stealth units, swarms, and heavier threats all put pressure on your defense in different ways. No single tower is the answer to everything, so building the right mix becomes more important as the enemy variety increases. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS CAN SUPPORT YOUR DEFENSE Some levels include environmental elements that can help you during a battle. Collapsing a big rock can destroy enemies underneath divert enemy path and give your defenses an advantage at the right moment. KEY FEATURES Multiple tower types with different roles Traditional wave-based and timed survival-style battles Active abilities that support your defense during combat Enemy types that encourage different tower combinations Environmental elements that can assist you on the battlefield Multiple difficulty settings
Features
- Single-player
- Custom Volume Controls
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Mouse Only Option
- #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
- Playable without Timed Input
- Stereo Sound
- Family Sharing
Developed by Public Void. Published by Public Void.