Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Anomaly Defenders is the closing installment of the Anomaly series. The original incarnation of the Tower Offense sub-genre had players controlling humans fighting alien invaders. Now, the tables have turned. The human counterattack is underway and the alien homeworld is under threat.
Works best on Windows PC
Best current price at Fanatical
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $0.74 (November 2023)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatical | $0.79 | $9.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $0.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| GOG | $0.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| IndieGala | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| GamersGate | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
The roles are reversed in the final game of the Anomaly series. Earlier titles had you leading humans against alien invaders; here you defend the alien homeworld against a human counterattack.
Tower defense moves quickly here: enemy soldiers shoot back at your towers, so you need to watch the battlefield and counterattack. Eight upgradable towers come with special abilities such as repairs, berserk mode and sacrificial explosions, and at the start of each campaign you tailor the tech tree to your needs. Developed by 11 bit studios, it is a single-player game for tower defense fans who like to stay busy.
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| Developer | 11 bit studios |
|---|---|
| Publisher | 11 bit studios |
| Released | May 29, 2014 |
| Metacritic | 70 / 100 |
| Languages | 6: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP3 (32 bit) / Vista | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz | Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000, Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB | GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770, 1024 MB, Shader Model 3.0 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX compatible | DirectX compatible |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor with room for maps and menus
1440p gives Anomaly Defenders far more screen space for maps, menus and UI than 1080p.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in Anomaly Defenders comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseController
Anomaly Defenders plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerKeyboard
Lots of hotkeys and typing in Anomaly Defenders. A solid mechanical board makes long sessions easier on your hands.
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Upgrade pickKeychron K8 ProHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of Anomaly Defenders. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Chair for long sessions
Anomaly Defenders is the kind of game you lose hours in. Back support matters.
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Upgrade pickCorsair TC100 RelaxedPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $0.74 in November 2023.
The best current price we found is $0.79 at Fanatical, against a usual price of $9.99.
Fine to buy. Fine to buy. $0.79 is 7% above its lowest price on record ($0.74). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days.
