Deathtrap

Deathtrap is a tower defense game with action-RPG elements, set in a chain of strongholds beyond the veil of the everyday world. The forts were built to hold back the horrors of the void, but monsters are returning to conquer and kill. You choose a hero and defend the strongholds by using, rebuilding and improving their ancient traps and magical machines.

The world of the Ink

The game takes place in the Ink, a mysterious otherworld from the Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing games. Its regions conceal ancient secrets, and monsters from its depths threaten to break through into the everyday world.

Defend the strongholds

In the single-player campaign, you face the invading hordes alone, using traps and powerful spells. You can also play a co-operative campaign on specially designed maps, teaming up with other heroes to stop the invasion.

Deathtrap also has a mode where players compete as defender and attacker. The defender prepares traps and defensive tactics, while the attacker can possess and directly control creatures in their army, using skills to weaken the opponent or strengthen the invaders.

Heroes and progression

Choose from three classes: Mercenary, Sorceress and Marksman. Each has different tactics, skills and powers. Character development spans 100 levels, with more than 50 skills per class.

You can customize your inventory through equipment and loot systems, and craft artifacts to experiment with lethal magical items. Hidden map areas contain neutral creatures to hunt for exclusive loot, and side quests offer additional rewards.

Traps and monsters

You can defend the forts with 25 traps and more than 150 trap upgrades, including special upgrades tied to achievements. Destructive spells and mechanisms let you smash, freeze or burn the creatures attacking your defenses.

The invaders include three races and more than 40 types of monsters. Their abilities can combine in many ways, changing the makeup of the attacking swarms.

Create and compete

The integrated Map Editor and Monster Editor let you create user-generated content, including levels and mini-campaigns, and share it with other players. Leaderboards and a ranking system let you compete against them.