# Shroom Guard: Mushroom Kingdom

> Epic offline Tower Defense RPG! Merge your heroes, guard the mushroom kingdom!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playwindgames.matchdefence](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playwindgames.matchdefence)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.playwindgames.matchdefence`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Playwind
- **Category:** GAME\_STRATEGY
- **Downloads:** 191,843
- **Rating:** 4.19 / 5 (1,637 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.60
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-05
- **First published:** 2023-11-12
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 144 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playwindgames.matchdefence)
- **Website:** [http://www.playwindgames.com](http://www.playwindgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.playwindgames.com/privacy/](http://www.playwindgames.com/privacy/)

## Description

**Shroom Guard: Mushroom Kingdom** invites you to a captivating offline Tower Defense RPG where you guard the mystical Mushroom Kingdom from formidable intruders. Merge your extraordinary monsters to create powerful guardians in a strategy-rich, action-packed gameplay experience.

With engrossing merge mechanics and a roguelike skill progression system, every game session challenges you with unique obstacles to overcome. Shroom Guard combines casual and deep Tower Defense gameplay, offering an immersive experience perfect for strategy enthusiasts and casual players alike. Prepare your fortifications, merge your heroes, and rise as the ultimate protector of the Mushroom Kingdom!

## Rankings

- #162,638 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `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.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DOCUMENTS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.apps.photos.permission.GOOGLE_PHOTOS`
- `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`
- `com.playwindgames.matchdefence.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.playwindgames.matchdefence.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Reviews praise the game's fun, addictive mix of match-3 and tower defense, with deep content and cute characters. However, the common threads are intrusive monetization via ads (interstitials and banners), ongoing connectivity/account-transfer problems after device changes, and frustration with progression and hero acquisition (slow drops, hard-to-get characters). Support is often unresponsive, and some players feel the game baited with low ads upfront but later bombards users. Overall: highly enjoyable when it works, but ad overload and retention issues hurt long-term experience.

### Pros

- Addictive, well-balanced blend of match-3 and tower-defense gameplay.
- Rich content with many challenges, side activities, and steady progression.
- Charming visuals and a wide cast of cute-to-fierce characters.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads disrupt gameplay: frequent interstitials after each game, banners during play, and ads near continue buttons.
- Connectivity and account-transfer issues: weekly challenges show 'no internet', switching devices loses progress, and support is often unresponsive.
- Progression pacing and hero acquisition frustrations: slow chest drops, hard-to-get heroes (e.g., Bonnie), and perceived balance issues that block advancement.
- Advertising concerns: bait-and-switch feel and banners that open questionable web pages.

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