2112TD: Tower Defense Survival icon

Refinery Games

For core gamers and RTS enthusiasts who prefer skill-based, high-stakes tactical gameplay.

1app4.6(14.7K)Games

Snapshot

Who is Refinery Games?

Delivering premium, skill-based real-time strategy experiences for core gamers. Focused on high-stakes tactical gameplay without micro-transactions.

Target audience

Core gamersRTS enthusiasts who prefer skill-basedHigh-stakes tactical gameplay

Active nemesis

Ninja Kiwi

Other rivals

Portfolio

1
app
Games1

Last updated

2112TD: Tower Defense Survival

v2.52.130

3mo ago

Maintenance

Publisher DNA

What defines Refinery Games?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Premium RTS and tower defense games

Scale

indie

Target audience

Core gamers and RTS enthusiasts who prefer skill-based, high-stakes tactical gameplay.

Signature Patterns

  • Premium 'pay-once' pricing model with no ads or micro-transactions
  • Focus on active micro-management combat mechanics
  • Nostalgic, RTS-inspired art style and tactical gameplay
  • Targeting core gamers rather than casual audiences
Maintenance

Portfolio momentum

Released 1 update in the last 6 months for their single active title, indicating a focus on long-term maintenance rather than rapid expansion.

Last release 52d agoActive apps 1

Portfolio

What does Refinery Games ship?

Apps

1 app analysed

2112TD: Tower Defense Survival icon
2112TD: Tower Defense Survival

Build, upgrade and defend in this sci-fi offline tower defense strategy game

4.6(14.7K)
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Offline-first architecture appeals to connectivity-constrained users

  • Strategic depth in tower placement and research upgrades keeps gameplay engaging for long-term players
  • Support drone functionality issues post-update prevent players from completing critical campaign missions

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

1

Positive apps

0

Neutral / mixed

0

Negative apps

85/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does Refinery Games compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

Ninja Kiwi

known forBloons TD 5

2 apps4.8Games

A legacy title that continues to serve as a foundational experience for the genre, though it lacks the modern updates of its successor.

Contenders(3)

Artem Kotov

known forDefense Zone 3 HD

2 apps4.6Games

Directly competes in the realistic, high-fidelity sci-fi tower defense space with a focus on visual intensity.

Ironhide Games

known forKingdom Rush Frontiers TD

1 app4.8Games

A highly polished, genre-defining title that remains a primary alternative for players prioritizing tactical depth.

Ironhide S.A.

known forIron Marines

1 app4.7Games

A high-quality, premium-feel strategy game that blends tower defense with real-time unit control.

Same space(2)

Electronic Arts

known forPlants vs. Zombies™ Heroes

1 app4.1Games

An adjacent sub-genre competitor that blends tower defense elements with collectible card game mechanics.

Vadym Sakhno

known forInfinitode 2

1 app4.6Games

Provides a minimalist, data-driven approach to tower defense that appeals to players who enjoy complex, abstract strategy.

New entrants(2)

Anton Kramskoi

known forMindustry

1 app4.4Games

An emerging threat that combines tower defense with factory automation and resource management.

Babeltime

known forRealm Defense: Hero Legends TD

1 app4.4Games

Shows high market activity with 11 releases in the last six months, indicating an aggressive push for user acquisition.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on Refinery Games

Bottom line

Refinery Games is a niche developer successfully serving the core RTS market through a transparent, premium-only business model. Their singular focus on high-quality, skill-based gameplay provides a clear alternative to the ad-heavy landscape of mobile strategy games.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Refinery Games publish?
Refinery Games has 1 app tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Games category.
What kind of apps does Refinery Games make?
Refinery Games's portfolio is concentrated in Games, with an average rating of 4.6/5 across rated apps.
What is Refinery Games's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, 2112TD: Tower Defense Survival is Refinery Games's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
1
With full intel:
1
With overview:
1
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
no

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AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Refinery Games, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

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Marlvel.ai. “Refinery Games intelligence.” Updated 2026-05-09. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/refinery-games

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