Forward Defense

Forward Defense is a turn-based defense game with the look and feel of a classic military-style RTS. You join the United Coalition Force (UCF) and defend against insurgents trying to overrun and destroy your positions. Build and repair turret structures, and use Hesco Walls to protect your perimeter.

The conflict

On June 6, 2028, the UCF invaded the sovereign state of Kardastan. After a brutal three-year war, the UCF hunted down and assassinated Kardastani dictator Haddar Sharif. The war sparked civil unrest and led to the rise of the Revolutionary Freedom Army, an insurgent faction seeking to avenge Sharif.

Turrets and defenses

Choose from six turret designs and decide which best suits each situation. Rotary Cannons are effective against lightly armored targets, while Missile Launchers are suited to long-range hostiles. You can also build turrets ranging from high-velocity Smoothbore Cannons to Howitzers that fire 155mm air-burst shells. An information window displays turret stats.

Maps and placement

Fight across detailed locations in a vast Middle Eastern country: a sabotaged oil refinery, a war-torn destroyed city and fertile farmland near a mountainous village. Each level has a different layout, so you need to account for the terrain when placing turrets.