About TowerBag
TowerBag is a tower defense game with one twist: you only get a single tower, and you carry it with you. You play a small, lonely skull facing the evil creatures of a forest.
You walk with WASD or the arrow keys and press Space to grab the tower. Since there's only one, the whole game comes down to where you put it and when you move it. The action plays out along a forest path, with hearts at the bottom of the screen.
It's a quick game jam entry with crisp pixel art in greens and purples. You can play TowerBag online here with only a keyboard, and a session takes a few minutes.
How to Play TowerBag
- Click inside the game window so it picks up your keys.
- Walk with WASD or the arrow keys.
- Press Space to grab the tower.
- Carry it to where the creatures are coming from and set up there.
- Keep moving the tower as the threat shifts, since one tower has to cover everything.
What to Expect in TowerBag
TowerBag turns tower defense from a building game into an action game. You're not planning a maze of turrets; you're running around with your only defense and deciding where it does the most good.
It's short and simple, a jam game with one strong idea. The forest is cute rather than spooky, even with a skull as the hero. Playing TowerBag free in a browser tab takes no setup, so it's an easy one to try between other things.
Tips for TowerBag
- Do not park the tower and forget it. Its value comes from being where the enemies are.
- Move early. Repositioning before a group arrives is easier than chasing it afterward.
- Learn the path so you know where the creatures will walk.
- Keep an eye on the hearts at the bottom of the screen and play it safe when they run low.
- Play on a keyboard, since the game needs WASD or the arrow keys plus Space.
Who Made TowerBag
TowerBag was made by MatheusCunegato, dorodo, who released it on itch.io. It was built in GameMaker for the Game Maker's Toolkit Jam, with design and programming by Matheus Cunegato and art by Rodolfo Salazar. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the TowerBag page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is TowerBag free?
Yes. TowerBag is free to play here in your browser, with nothing to download and no account. It's a short game jam entry, so you can start a session in a few seconds and replay it as often as you like.
How do you play TowerBag?
Walk with WASD or the arrow keys and press Space to grab the tower. You only have one tower, so carry it to where the creatures are coming from and keep moving it as the fight shifts. Click inside the game window first so it picks up your keys.
What is the goal in TowerBag?
You play a lonely little skull defending against the evil creatures of the forest with a single tower. The aim is to hold them off by putting that one tower in the right place at the right time, and moving it whenever the danger moves.
Who made TowerBag?
TowerBag was made by Matheus Cunegato, who did the design and programming, and Rodolfo Salazar (dorodo), who did the art. They released it on itch.io after making it in GameMaker for the Game Maker's Toolkit Jam. FunClicker embeds their own browser build.
Can I play TowerBag on a Chromebook or phone?
A Chromebook or laptop with a keyboard works well, since TowerBag runs in a browser tab. You need WASD or the arrow keys plus the Space bar, so a phone without a keyboard cannot play it properly. A computer with a keyboard is the setup to use.
Is TowerBag unblocked at school?
TowerBag unblocked access depends on your school's network. The game runs in a normal browser tab and installs nothing. If the network allows this site, it should load. School filters are set by the school, and we do not control them.
Can you have more than one tower in TowerBag?
No. TowerBag gives you exactly one tower, and that's the whole idea. Instead of building more defenses, you carry your single tower around and decide where it should stand. It turns the usual tower defense game into something closer to an action game.
What are the controls in TowerBag?
WASD or the arrow keys walk your skull around, and the Space bar grabs the tower. That's all you need. Click inside the game window before you start so your key presses register, and keep a hand near Space so you can pick the tower up quickly.
