# Radiant Defense

> MILLIONS OF ALIENS WILL DIE

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.hexage.defense](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.hexage.defense)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.hexage.defense`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HEXAGE
- **Category:** GAME\_STRATEGY
- **Downloads:** 6,281,713
- **Rating:** 3.47 / 5 (101,900 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.6
- **Last updated:** 2022-10-19
- **First published:** 2012-04-13
- **Publisher country:** CZ
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hexage.defense)
- **Website:** [http://www.hexage.net](http://www.hexage.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.hexage.net/legal/terms.html](http://www.hexage.net/legal/terms.html)

## Description

**Radiant Defense** is an exciting tower defense game set in a vibrant universe where alien hordes invade relentlessly. Players build and customize their space fortress, deploying a variety of weapons and traps to defend against more than 400 waves of alien attackers across 15 challenging missions.

Featuring 9 upgradable weapons, 3 superweapons of mass defense, and an online hall of fame to track your progress, Radiant Defense offers deep tactical gameplay and replayability. The game boasts a signature soundtrack by Kubatko and supports Android TV with game controller compatibility, providing an immersive experience. Free to play without ads, with optional in-app purchases that enhance tactical options but no consumable microtransactions, it is praised for respecting players' time and intelligence. Get ready to defend the galaxy and lead your fortress to victory!

## Rankings

- #20,379 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`

## Review summary

Radiant Defense is a challenging, deep tower-defense game with a standout path-building mechanic that adds replay value. Players praise its strategic depth and longevity. However, recurring complaints focus on monetization gating progression, balance issues making some parts feel unfair, and compatibility problems on certain devices and TVs.

### Pros

- Challenging and deeply strategic gameplay.
- Unique path-building mechanic that lets you design enemy routes, boosting replayability.
- Strong long-term replay value and variety of strategies.

### Cons

- Pay-to-win monetization that gates progression (waves/levels requiring purchases).
- Balancing issues and unfair difficulty, especially with early towers and level design.
- Platform/compatibility problems, including limited TV support and device-specific issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.hexage.defense)