About This Game
"STEM Defense" immerses yourself in a strategic battle within the human body, where you manipulate pathways and tower placements on a dynamic hexagonal grid. This educational tower defense game teaches players about the immune system through engaging gameplay, focusing on the defense against microscopic invaders.
Key Features
Path Expansion: Dynamically extend the pathways pathogens travel to strategically shape each level and increase the effectiveness of your defenses.
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Tower Placement Strategy: Strategic placement of your towers is essential. Elevate your towers to gain damage bonuses, crucial for optimizing defense effectiveness.
![](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2994940/extras/GIF_Tower_singola.gif?t=1717746880)
Mutation-Based Upgrades: Enhance your defenses through epigenetic modifications, providing temporary boosts, and genetic mutations for permanent enhancements. This mirrors real-life biological defense mechanisms.
![](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2994940/extras/GIF_Upgrade_Epigenetica.gif?t=1717746880)
Experience and Genetic Enhancements: Gain experience to unlock advanced defensive capabilities and permanent genetic upgrades, enhancing your ability to combat pathogens.
![](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2994940/extras/GIF_Upgrade_Mappa.gif?t=1717746880)
Varied Enemy Types: Encounter diverse pathogens, each with unique abilities. Develop strategies to handle enemies that can regenerate, accelerate, or spawn additional threats.
![](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2994940/extras/GIF_Nemici.gif?t=1717746880)
Endless Replayability: With a multitude of genetic enhancements and adaptive enemy tactics, each game offers new challenges and decisions, ensuring unique experiences with every playthrough.
![](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2994940/extras/GIF_Endless.gif?t=1717746880)
Coming Soon: Acquired immunity mechanics!!
Support Independent Development
As a solo developer not well-versed in the art of social media, I rely on the support of players like you. If you've enjoyed "STEM Defense", please help spread the word and make it known to others!