A Literary Tower Defense Adventure
Tales from the Pages
Summon legendary literary heroes to defend against waves of villains torn from the pages of classic stories. Six iconic worlds. Six unforgettable defenders. One epic battle for the books.
The villains have escaped their stories. Only the heroes can stop them.
In Shadow Defense: Tales from the Pages, classic literary characters step off the page and into battle. Place legendary heroes as towers to defend against waves of iconic villains, each drawn from the darkest chapters of beloved stories.
From the dense forests of Sherwood to the foggy streets of Victorian London, every level brings a new world to life with procedurally generated backgrounds, themed enemies, and unique challenges. Upgrade your heroes through four powerful tiers and earn star ratings as you master each tale.
Six legendary characters, each with unique abilities and four upgrade tiers
Precision Archer
The prince of thieves never misses. Long-range arrows find their mark with deadly accuracy, piercing through enemy defenses from afar.
Wonder Caster
Curiouser and curiouser! Alice channels Wonderland's madness to slow and confuse enemies with whimsical, reality-bending attacks.
Area Sorceress
The Witch of the West unleashes devastating area-of-effect spells, melting groups of enemies with powerful dark magic. Surrender, Dorothy!
Swift Striker
The boy who never grows up attacks with lightning speed! Fast strikes and fairy dust make Peter a relentless force against any foe.
Sound Haunter
The Opera Ghost's haunting melodies ripple outward in devastating sound waves, damaging all enemies who dare enter his domain.
Gold Miser
Bah, humbug! The miserly Scrooge attacks enemies while generating bonus gold. His greed becomes your greatest strategic asset.
The legendary defenders, as they emerged from the pages of classic literature
Ruler of the West with a single telescopic eye that sees all. Her dark sorcery and silver whistle command legions, while her billowing cape trails shadows wherever she flies.
The prince of outlaws draws his longbow in the shadow of Sherwood's ancient oaks. His arrow never misses, and his defiance of tyranny echoes through the greenwood.
No longer the bewildered child, Alice has grown into Wonderland's most formidable champion. Her calm composure masks a mind that bends reality itself.
The eternal boy soars through starlit skies with dagger drawn and shadow trailing behind. Wild, untamed, and impossibly fast — he is Neverland's fiercest guardian.
Behind the porcelain mask lurks a tortured genius whose music can shatter stone. His cape unfurls like dark wings through the opera's labyrinthine depths.
The miser of Counting House Lane, haunted by chains and spectres. His candle gutters in the cold, but his coffers overflow with gold that buys victory.
Six handcrafted realms, each with unique paths, enemies, and atmosphere
Dense ancient woodland where outlaws reign. Navigate winding forest paths beneath towering oaks as the Sheriff's men march through the greenwood.
A topsy-turvy realm where nothing is as it seems. Twisted paths wind past oversized mushrooms and grinning cats as the Queen's forces advance.
Follow the yellow brick road through emerald fields. The Witch's flying minions swarm the enchanted pathways in growing numbers.
A tropical paradise hiding danger at every turn. Captain Hook's pirate crew sails in from Skull Rock, raiding the island's winding shores.
Grand halls and hidden catacombs beneath the stage. Dark figures emerge from the shadows of the labyrinthine opera house corridors.
Fog-choked cobblestone streets under gaslight glow. Spectral figures haunt the final chapter in this atmospheric battle through Dickensian alleyways.
Earn up to three stars per level. Perfect your strategy and master every world for maximum glory.
Evolve each hero through four increasingly powerful tiers, unlocking devastating new abilities.
Face unique villain-themed enemies across six factions, each with four tiers of increasing difficulty.
Every level features procedurally generated backgrounds, themed decorations, and unique visual atmospheres.
Each hero speaks with a unique voice and delivers iconic quotes when placed on the battlefield.
Start waves when you're ready with manual controls. Toggle fast-forward to speed through the action.
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