A lighthearted tower defense game where everyday people fight back against hustle culture. Place and upgrade offbeat heroes like pillow-throwing grannies and wheelchair slingshot kids to stop workers zombified by an energy drink corp. Use philosophy and paint to remind humanity how to enjoy life.

Hustle culture has consumed humanity. VitaBrew's EternaSip energy drink has transformed millions into The Hustled—mindless workers trapped in an endless grind, marching endlessly toward meaningless tasks. As The Joy Guardians, you're the resistance fighting back with the most unconventional arsenal: music, philosophy, comfort, and joy itself.STRATEGIC TOWER DEFENSE WITH HEARTPlace offbeat defenders across everyday battlefields—city streets, shopping malls, corporate offices, and more—to stop waves of over-caffeinated workers. Position your heroes strategically, manage your resources, and upgrade your defenses as each wave grows more relentless. <video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3713020/extras/2544ab45bf3caa1675651c351512b1da.poster.avif?t=1764331771" aria-label="choosing and placing towers on a shopping mall in Joy Guardians TD game and starting the wave in an unconventional tower defense game" width=980 height=244 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3713020/extras/2544ab45bf3caa1675651c351512b1da.webm?t=1764331771" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3713020/extras/2544ab45bf3caa1675651c351512b1da.mp4?t=1764331771" type="video/mp4"></video>UNCONVENTIONAL HEROES, UNEXPECTED WEAPONSChoose from 8 unique defenders, each bringing their own flavor of resistance to the fight. Deploy pillow-throwing grannies, wheelchair kids with perfect slingshot aim, DJs with hypnotic beats, philosophers asking existential questions, and chefs serving reality-checking tacos. Every defender upgrades as you progress, becoming more effective at breaking through the fog of hustle culture and reminding workers what they've forgotten.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3713020/extras/15cedc905868f3dca9501c9282a52ee2.poster.avif?t=1764331771" aria-label="Different towers shown in the Joy Guardians TD game" width=980 height=244 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3713020/extras/15cedc905868f3dca9501c9282a52ee2.webm?t=1764331771" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3713020/extras/15cedc905868f3dca9501c9282a52ee2.mp4?t=1764331771" type="video/mp4"></video>FACE VARIETY TYPES OF THE HUSTLEDEvery wave brings different combinations of over-caffeinated enemies representing toxic productivity culture. From burnt-out office workers and spreadsheet addicts to security guards and corporate executives, each enemy type tests your defenses in unique ways. Adapt your strategy as they grow stronger and more numerous. Face powerful bosses at the end of each environment, culminating in a showdown with Victor Blackwell, The Grindfather himself.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3713020/extras/3a36edf509c9433107bdadf66ccc2803.poster.avif?t=1764331771" aria-label="unique enemies in Joy Guardians TD walking in the city street" width=980 height=244 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3713020/extras/3a36edf509c9433107bdadf66ccc2803.webm?t=1764331771" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3713020/extras/3a36edf509c9433107bdadf66ccc2803.mp4?t=1764331771" type="video/mp4"></video>DISMANTLE VITABREW'S EMPIREBattle through 25 levels across 6 diverse environments, following VitaBrew's trail from street corners to their headquarters. Start with small operations on city streets, then track their distribution through shopping malls and banks. Investigate construction sites and ingredient farms before finally storming their corporate office to stop a new formula that could permanently transform humanity into productivity machines. Face longer paths, increasing enemy counts, and more complex layouts as you advance.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3713020/extras/1884dc948488f6f416c45f9780f8d1f7.poster.avif?t=1764331771" aria-label="six unique environments in Joy Guardians TD tower defense: city streets, shopping malls, banks, construction site, farm, office" width=980 height=244 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3713020/extras/1884dc948488f6f416c45f9780f8d1f7.webm?t=1764331771" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3713020/extras/1884dc948488f6f416c45f9780f8d1f7.mp4?t=1764331771" type="video/mp4"></video>COLORFUL CHAOS MEETS TACTICAL DEPTHThe vibrant low-poly art style and relatable modern settings make Joy Guardians TD approachable for newcomers while offering strategic depth for tower defense veterans. Experiment with different defender combinations and placement strategies to overcome increasingly challenging waves. Every environment tests your ability to adapt to new paths and defend against growing threats.The grind stops here. Will you remind humanity that life is meant to be lived, not just endured? Commander of joy, your defenders await your orders.

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