What can I do while my units fight the wave?
Your king fires arrows when you tap. Use that attack while assigning units to the castle, wall, or front line, and experiment with where each unit type helps most.
Based on source 1.
Defend your castle against endless waves of enemies in this stick-figure strategy game. BUILD YOUR ARMY Train peasants, swordsmen, archers, knights, mages, crossbowmen and more. Send each unit type to the castle, the wall or the front line with a tap, and evolve them through three tiers into elite champions, snipers and archmages. BE THE KING Your
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Inside the game.
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Before you play.
- Game style
- Strategy
- Platforms
- iPhone · iPad
- Languages
- EN
- Download size
- 32 MB (store snapshot)
Check the official page for current availability, supported devices and any in-game purchases.
Stick Castle Defense gameplay guide and player questions
App Store edition · Researched Nov 8, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 8, 2026.
How do I summon a Titan?
Kills fill the Titan meter. Once it is ready, you can summon a Stone, Flame, Frost, or Storm Titan to join the defense.
Based on source 1.
Which upgrades carry over to my next attempt?
Spend the gold earned during runs on permanent upgrades. The boon offered every five waves only applies to the current run.
Based on source 1.
Can units improve beyond their starting form?
Unit types can evolve through three tiers. Compare which role you want to develop before choosing between units such as archers, swordsmen, or mages.
Based on source 1.
When does the next boss arrive?
Boss encounters arrive every ten waves. The publisher lists the Titan, Archlich, and Wyvern among them, so check your setup before reaching a tenth wave.
Based on source 1.
What can I place before a wave gets too close?
The trap options include spikes, tar, fire, frost, landmines, and spinning blades. Try one type where enemies approach and observe how it fits with your defenders.
Based on source 1.
What can I add directly to the castle?
Castle upgrades include options such as catapults, castle archers, a ballista, boiling oil, and a magic barrier. Compare adding a weapon with reinforcing the outer wall.
Based on source 1.
Which enemy types can change what I need to defend against?
The waves include flying harpies and wraiths, support units such as healers, and siege threats such as battering rams. Watch which threat causes trouble before picking your next upgrade.
Based on source 1.
Can I play without an account or connection?
The publisher says the game can be played without creating an account or connecting to the internet. Paid purchases and rewarded ads are optional.
Based on source 1.
What does a rewarded ad change if I choose to watch it?
The listing describes temporary boosts from optional rewarded ads, with double gold as one example. They are separate from the permanent upgrades you buy with earned gold.
Based on source 1.
Sources & scope
- Publisher description on the US App Store ↗Checked Nov 8, 2026
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Before your first session
- Check that your Apple device runs iOS 17.0 or later.
What’s new in 1.3.
Added a gameplay preview video and refreshed store listing. Also resubmitting the in-app purchases (gold packs, No Ads, Starter Bundle), which did not go live correctly in the last update.
Release notes supplied by the developer through the App Store.
About Stick Castle Defense
Developer description, as provided in the original store listing.
Defend your castle against endless waves of enemies in this stick-figure strategy game.
BUILD YOUR ARMY
Train peasants, swordsmen, archers, knights, mages, crossbowmen and more. Send each unit type to the castle, the wall or the front line with a tap, and evolve them through three tiers into elite champions, snipers and archmages.
BE THE KING
Your King stands on the wall. Tap anywhere to fire arrows at enemies, and watch him rain a Royal Barrage down on the horde.
SUMMON TITANS
Fill the Titan meter with kills, then summon a giant Stone, Flame, Frost or Storm Titan to smash the enemy line.
TRAPS AND DEFENSES
Lay spikes, tar, fire and frost traps, landmines and spinning blades. Upgrade your castle with catapults, castle archers, a ballista, boiling oil, a magic barrier and a strong outer wall.
FACE GROWING THREATS
Shield bearers, healers, flying harpies and wraiths, battering rams, bombers and rock throwers. A boss arrives every ten waves: the Titan, the Archlich and the Wyvern.
LOSE. GET STRONGER. TRY AGAIN.
Every run earns gold. Spend it on permanent upgrades, then push a little further. Pick a run-only boon every five waves as the seasons change on the battlefield.
FREE TO PLAY
The whole game can be enjoyed for free, with no account needed and no internet needed to play. Optional in-app purchases add gold or remove ads, and optional rewarded ads give short boosts such as double gold.
Good to know.
- Developer
- BENJAMIN PAUL HOUSE
- Release date
- Oct 14, 2026
- Latest version
- 1.3
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Price snapshot
- Free USD
- Source checked
- Oct 29, 2026
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A few quick answers.
Is Stick Castle Defense available on iPhone?
Stick Castle Defense is listed on the US App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.
Is Stick Castle Defense free?
The recorded download price is free. In-app purchases, subscriptions, or additional content may cost extra. Source checked Oct 29, 2026.
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