Radiant Defense

Name: Radiant Defense
Rating: 4.2 (143 reviews)
Author: David Peroutka

By: David Peroutka App

MILLIONS OF ALIENS WILL DIE

Overview

Version:

2.4.3

Last updated: 2019-06-13

Ranking

#122,164 ▲ 14,901

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Radiant Defense is a defense game set in a vibrant universe invaded by countless alien hordes. Build your space fortress any way you wish, placing weapons and traps to repel the invasions. You’ll navigate more than 300 waves across 14 missions and deploy nine upgradable weapons to dispatch enemies in style.

Three mass-defense superweapons, an online hall of fame, and a signature Kubatko soundtrack round out the experience. Radiant Defense is free to play with optional in-app purchases and is ad-free, delivering a pure, tactical space defense adventure.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Entertainment

By:

David Peroutka

Rating:

4.20

(143)

Version:

2.4.3 Last updated: 2019-06-13

Version code:

831645658

Creation date:

2012-04-17

Compatible devices:

Size:

18.24MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-29

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 122,164 ▲ 14,901

Other platforms

Radiant Defense (v2.4.6)

6,267,202 3.46

(101,976)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

David Peroutka

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/radiant-defense/id512203663

User Reviews

Radiant Defense is praised for its striking visuals and solid tower-defense strategy, with a nostalgic, long-running fan base and entertaining narration. Reviewers repeatedly highlight its depth, variety, and replay value. However, players note several recurring concerns: monetization that can gate progress, escalating difficulty and grind, issues restoring purchases, and occasional UI/UX frictions. Many want more content and updates, including new levels or a sequel. Overall, it's a beloved classic on mobile that shines in gameplay but frustrates players with monetization and maintenance gaps.

Pros

Stunning, visually appealing graphics and vibrant design.
Deep, strategic tower-defense gameplay with varied enemies, weapons, and path-blocking mechanics, offering high replay value.
Long-standing, nostalgic appeal for players who have followed the game for years.
Engaging story and humor that adds charm to the experience.

Cons

Monetization/pay-to-win model that can gate progression and push purchases.
Difficulty progression ramps up quickly and can feel unbalanced or grindy.
Purchases restoration issues and the need to repurchase expansions; restoration purchases button issues.
UI/UX frictions: inconsistent controls, button responsiveness, and cluttered build flow.
Desire for more content/updates, levels, or a sequel like Radiant 2.

Recent reviews

I have loved this game for years and download it on all my devices. One thing I would recommend is the option to delete all progress and start from the beginning, purchased packs intact of course. Otherwise the game is perfect to me.