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What separates a good tower defence game from a great one? Here's what years of playing them taught me.

Fresh thoughts, discoveries, guides and personal picks from De Tom Plays.

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Opinion Piece 19 Jun 2026

From arcade gaming and cassette tapes to Steam, indie games and AI, I look back at 45+ years of gaming and how it's changed.

Opinion Piece 19 Jun 2026

Discover hidden cosy games that deserve more attention and why looking past the biggest names can lead to great surprises.

Guide 18 Jun 2026

Discover what makes incremental games so satisfying, from meaningful upgrades to long-term progression.

Opinion Piece 18 Jun 2026

Discover why tower defence games continue to thrive and why players keep returning to the genre.

Indie Spotlight 17 Jun 2026

A look at why hidden indie gems deliver some of gaming`s best experiences, despite never becoming the biggest releases.

Opinion Piece 17 Jun 2026

Discover why cosy games have become one of gaming's fastest-growing genres and why players love them.

Guide 16 Jun 2026

From browser classics to indie gems, explore the history and evolution of tower defence games through the years.