Only One Tower - Idle Defense

by Paranoid Squirrels · Simulation · Free

On Google Play since May 2026 · Data updated 2026-10-26

Google Play

Only One Tower - Idle Defense is made and published by Paranoid Squirrels. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Paranoid Squirrels. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Paranoid Squirrels and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

Well rated

Total installs: 28 thousand
Rating on Google Play: 4.13; 245 ratings
Last updated: September 17, 2026

Only One Tower - Idle Defense has 28 thousand installs. Users rate it well: 4.1 stars from 245 ratings.

Summary

Only One Tower - Idle Defense offers a distinct single-tower tower-defense experience with fully automated battles and hero recruitment. Not ranked in top lists and about 51 days since launch, the game emphasizes a unique branding with terms like slay and push.

Pros & Cons

Unique single-tower concept distinct from multi-tower TD games
Fully automated battles scale to large enemy waves
Recruit heroes to influence battles and strategy
Highly customizable tower builds with repeatable variations

Branding lacks some common strategy/upgrade terminology seen in other TD games
No explicit offline mode emphasized in the description and marketing
Core features are focused on the tower and heroes, with fewer depth hints on base-building or RPG elements

Installs

Tracked by AppBrain

Last 30 days: 460
Per day: 15; 30-day average
Play install range: 10+ thousand
Launched: May 2026

Installs over time

Only One Tower - Idle Defense has been installed 28 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 15 installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts

Google Play Rankings for Only One Tower - Idle Defense

This app is not ranked

Competitors

Similar apps and more from Paranoid Squirrels

Alternatives to Only One Tower - Idle Defense

Releases

Updates seen on Google Play

Version: 1.1.12
Launched: May 2026

Sep 17, 2026UpdateVersion 1.1.12
Sep 13, 2026UpdateVersion 1.1.10
Aug 31, 2026UpdateVersion 1.1.5
Aug 25, 2026UpdateVersion 1.1.2
Aug 16, 2026UpdateVersion 1.1.0

Show all changes Show fewer

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Google Play Rating history and histogram

160

Comments on Only One Tower - Idle Defense for Android

★★★★★ Dhruv Puranik · Jun 14, 2026

Great game! It's definitely grindy, but I like it. Games that are simple, incremental, are my favorite. You don't unlock anything overpowered which completely overrides previous problems. This prevents boredom. Although I would like it to be slightly more rewarding, and new features to be unlocked more frequently! I can't wait to see how this game grows. The stability of the game is also high quality. And the best part is, NO forced ads. I hope this game will keep getting updated.

★★★★★ Eric Williams · Jun 22, 2026

Only thing that's makes this like the Tower is that it's a lone tower, with labs. The rest of the gameplay is alot different, and a much better game. You get characters that protect your. Crystal, you get perma add-ons, instead of a tourney it has blood moon a rush mode, that gives you tokens for passive upgrades. Starts off slow, but once you beat the t1 wave 100 boss things pick up quite a bit. And you can unlock an attachment that makes you auto level during rounds. So yeah much more idle!

★★☆☆☆ A W · Jun 12, 2026

This isn't an idle game? You actively have to play the only thing idle is the fact that you're not clicking mobs... horrible early game experience so much so that the idea of grinding to get past early game, so I have a run last longer than 4 mins is daunting and outright disrespectful of the players time. If you want to progress in this game be warned you need time and insanity. *or a credit card

★☆☆☆☆ John Malsky · Jun 13, 2026

It's The Tower with a new coat of paint, including copying the exact same egregiously slow progression system meant to push you towards watching ads or spending money. All the upgrades and stats are exactly the same. It's also just not an idle game, you have to actively start each new game and make no progress otherwise.

Technology

Found in the app by AppBrain

Ads: Contains ads
Price: Free
Libraries: ?
App size: 23.3 MB
Content rating: Low

Technologies used by Only One Tower - Idle Defense

13 permissions

Subscribe to see full permission and library details

Trust & Safety: Requests advertising/analytics and core device permissions (AD_ID, NETWORK_STATE, INTERNET, FOREGROUND_SERVICE, WAKE_LOCK, VIBRATE) plus BILLING and LICENSE_CHECK. This set is typical for free-to-play, ad-supported games and does not include sensitive permissions like contacts or location. Overall, the app appears aligned with standard market practices for its category and monetization model.

About the app and developer

About Only One Tower - Idle Defense

Only One Tower - Idle Defense is a simulation app developed by Paranoid Squirrels.

Install Statistics

Only One Tower - Idle Defense has been installed 28 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 460 times.

User Ratings

Only One Tower - Idle Defense is rated 4.13 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 250 ratings.

App Information

Only One Tower - Idle Defense is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 23.30 MB. The latest version available is 1.1.12. The last update was on September 17, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Low Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since May 2026.

App Performance Report

Get a detailed PDF report for Only One Tower - Idle Defense with download trends, rating history, and key performance statistics — useful for competitive research or tracking your own app. Learn more

Get PDF Report — $29

Developer information for Paranoid Squirrels

Paranoid Squirrels

only.one.tower.idle.defense@gmail.com

Legal name:

Address:

Are you the developer of this app? Join us for free to see more information about your app and learn how we can help you promote and earn money with your app.

I'm the developer of this app

Store listing

By Paranoid Squirrels, from Google Play

“Tower defense meets auto battle. Recruit heroes and survive the horde!”

Only One Tower - Idle Defense Screenshot 1 of 6

Only One Tower - Idle Defense Screenshot 2 of 6

Only One Tower - Idle Defense Screenshot 3 of 6

Only One Tower - Idle Defense Screenshot 4 of 6

Only One Tower - Idle Defense Screenshot 5 of 6

Only One Tower - Idle Defense Screenshot 6 of 6

Screenshots by Paranoid Squirrels, from the Google Play listing

Description by Paranoid Squirrels Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.

Only One Tower - Idle Defense is a tower defense game where you have just one tower to protect. Choose your upgrades wisely, recruit powerful Heroes, and hold the line against endless waves of increasingly deadly enemies.

• FULLY AUTOMATED LARGE-SCALE AUTO BATTLES
Watch auto battles unfold as your heroes clash against 150+ enemies per wave. Every decision matters — a single unit swap could completely overturn your strategy.

• DEEPLY CUSTOMIZABLE TOWER
Build your tower your way. Push your damage output until you're wiping out hundreds of enemies per second, or go full tank and become truly unkillable. No two builds are the same.

• THE ANCIENTS ARE COMING
Grow strong enough, and you'll eventually draw unwanted attention. Ancient beings - some older than Time itself - will hunt you down. Slay them, and claim artifacts of terrifying power.

Recent changes:
New event: Blood Moon
Introduced new cards mechanic
Added auto-research

Official page on Google Play

Apps other people are watching Top new apps Popular Simulation Games Price drops on Google Play Today's trending apps

AppBrain is an app data site, we track rankings, ratings, installs for all apps and games on Google Play and the App Store. AppBrain doesn't host app files or APKs, all install links go directly to the official store. All trademarks are owned by their respective owners. As an Amazon Associate AppBrain earns from qualifying purchases.

More apps