Countless Army Mobile Edition lets you be the villain in this tower-defence twist

• In Countless Army Mobile Edition, watch as you transform into the ultimate villain
• Redefine tower defence by attacking from the opposite side to crush your foes
• Battle-test your minions, cast powerful spells, and annihilate enemy forces

Tower defence. It is simple, direct, yet endlessly adaptable with countless twists. No wonder it has become a staple on mobile devices for killing time effortlessly. But imagine if you were the invader rather than the defender? Naturally, this is where Countless Army Mobile Edition steps in.

Borrowed from its PC predecessor and set to launch on January 29th according to the App Store listing, Countless Army Mobile Edition puts you in charge of vast monster swarms tasked with breaching enemy fortifications. As anticipated, success relies on a delicate balance: gradually strengthening your horde, dividing your forces strategically, and waiting for an exploitable vulnerability to emerge.

Beyond that, you possess the power to enhance your units with new capabilities and deploy magical spells to bolster your army while weakening opponents. It may not be Total War, but it delivers a surprising depth of strategy and visual flair.

Outnumbered

Countless Army features that charming faux-retro aesthetic reminiscent of titles like Kingdom or Sword & Sworcery. While it boasts crisp pixel art, the detail level surpasses what you typically find in genuine retro releases—a feature rather than a flaw—as the vibrant, lush colors make your battles of burning and pillaging truly visually striking.

In my view, Countless Army appears to be an intriguing new addition. It offers a fresh twist on a well-established genre, robust core gameplay mechanics, and an appealing visual style. Truly, there is little else one could desire from an upcoming release across any platform.

However, you will have some time before you can get your hands on it to try for yourself. In the meantime, if you wish to sharpen your skills with other genre entries, why not explore our list of the best strategy games available on Android?