Adapting your plans to suit the environment is fundamental to many of the best RTS games, but in Axon TD: Uprising you’re capable of shifting the very map itself to optimize your base. The mech-based tower defense game has earned itself a very positive Steam user score through its rewarding strategy and blend of modes, with 88% of player reviews recommending it. Now, developer Element Studios is introducing a much-requested new competitive multiplayer mode, allowing you to go head-to-head with real players or skirmish against bots in semi-randomized battles to prove your skills.

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