# UnderDark: Defense

> The tactical defense game chosen by gamers worldwide

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.FreeDust.UnderDark](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.FreeDust.UnderDark)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.FreeDust.UnderDark`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LiberalDust
- **Category:** GAME\_STRATEGY
- **Downloads:** 2,658,474
- **Rating:** 4.41 / 5 (71,250 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-29
- **First published:** 2024-07-01
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 189 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.FreeDust.UnderDark)
- **Website:** [https://lacamdunderdark.blogspot.com/](https://lacamdunderdark.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://lacamdunderdark.blogspot.com/2024/03/privacy.html](https://lacamdunderdark.blogspot.com/2024/03/privacy.html)

## Description

UnderDark: Defense is a tactical tower defense game enjoyed by over 2 million players worldwide. Place towers to block monster paths, pick one of three strategic buffs each round, and use simple one-handed controls to play anytime, anywhere. Easy to learn but deep in strategy, the game rewards planning, positioning, and adaptive builds.

Face increasingly powerful enemies as you progress and explore new maps, characters, and towers. Fresh content and updates arrive every two weeks, keeping gameplay varied and replayable. With quick sessions, meaningful choices, and positive player reviews, UnderDark: Defense delivers accessible yet challenging strategic fun for both new and veteran tower defense fans.

## Rankings

- #37,489 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.FreeDust.UnderDark.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.FreeDust.UnderDark.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Players generally praise UnderDark: Defense as a fun, visually appealing TD with a variety of towers and buffs, and enjoy sharing it with friends. The art, depth, and challenging gameplay are common positives. However, recurring issues across reviews overshadow the enjoyment: aggressive monetization with multiple battle passes; heavy reliance on ads, including speed boosts and forced ad experiences; numerous bugs and progression problems (promised rewards not delivered, account/login troubles); and balance/pacing shifts in updates that some players feel degrade the game. Overall, it’s a strong TD concept with significant monetization and UX concerns.

### Pros

- Fun, addictive tower defense gameplay that many players praise as one of the best TD experiences in a while.
- Appealing art style and visuals.
- Broad variety of towers and buffs adds depth and challenge.
- Enjoyable social play (playing with a partner/friend).

### Cons

- Monetization and multiple battle passes create a pay‑to‑win feel and frustrate players.
- Ads are frequent and intrusive, including speed boosts and occasional crashes or forced ad experiences.
- Reliability issues and bugs around rewards, account/linking, and login/server connectivity.
- Update balance/pacing changes that some players feel degrade the experience.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.FreeDust.UnderDark)