Steam app 4259190 · updated 16 Oct 2026, 14:33 UTC
Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis is a fantasy tower defense strategy game that takes you back in time to the early days of the Kingdom with bold new twists. Build towers, command heroes, and stop Vez’nan’s corruption before it tears the kingdom apart!
428 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
2 months, September 2026 to October 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD was released on Sep 24, 2026.
Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD was released on Sep 24, 2026.
3 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
16 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 373 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
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50 developer announcements, Apr 2026 to Oct 2026 · times in UTC
Generals,Patch 1 is live on Steam. It focuses on the points where almost all of you agreed: more gold on Casual, faster leveling for heroes and spells, fewer stars to unlock content, and fixes for the stages and towers that caused the most…
Octarina IH⚠️ Spoiler warning: this news mentions the ending of Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis. If you haven't finished the campaign yet, go save Linirea first and come back later, General!Generals, you've saved Linirea… but at the end of Genesis, a portal…
Octarina IHGenerals,Since launch, we've read everything you've written to us: reviews and comments on Steam, Bilibili, Reddit, YouTube and social media, in every language they came in. Thank you for taking the time, including those of you who are…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!It is Friday, which means a new Genesis devlog. Only this time the game is already in your hands.We've released a Kingdom Rush game five times before and it doesn't get any smaller. Here is how the ritual goes for us: we…
Octarina IHGenerals, Kingdom Rush Genesis is OUT RIGHT NOW! The sword of Elynie tore a portal through time, and now's your moment to leap through it. Charge back into Linirea as it was in the very first Kingdom Rush and stop Vez'nan's corruption…
Octarina IHMissing achievements after updateWith the changes in Patch 1, heroes and spells now have a lowered star requirement to unlock.The achievements related to them are granted retroactively on your next victory: just win any stage (with or…
Octarina IHCome Rush with the developers themselves!Meet the team behind the game as our amazingly talented artists, programmers and game designers take turns playing, chatting with the community and sharing stories from the journey. Hang out with us…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!Less than a week is all that stands between you and Kingdom Rush Genesis, and around here at Ironhide we're feeling equal parts excitement and nerves while we put the finishing touches on the game, playtesting and polishing…
Octarina IHGenerals, the gates are open!The Vez'nan vinyl figure, the first official Kingdom Rush vinyl figure collectible ever made, is live on Youtooz right now. After years of you asking for it and us wanting it just as badly, the Dark Lord is…
Octarina IHSee what changed since the demoThe UI got a full pass, and global tower upgrades are back in Kingdom Rush: Genesis!Join Juan Andrés (Game Designer) and Octarina (Community Manager) for a walkthrough of what's new and, more importantly, the…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!Back in July, after hearing your feedback, we told you two things: that we were removing the individual tower leveling system, and that the UI was getting a rework. Since then we've been busy working on these changes, and…
Octarina IHGenerals, you did it again!When we started the 250k Wishlists Community Quest, we promised to reveal something new every step of the way. We just reached 200.000 wishlists on Steam so here's a big one to show our appreciation: the full…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!It's Genesis Devlog Friday, and today we're opening a door we probably shouldn't. Veteran Generals will need half a second to recognize him: the towering red warrior, the burning blades, the name demon armies learned to say…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!Most weeks you come here for news about the game. This week we're handing the devlog over to you instead, because fifteen years of Kingdom Rush is your milestone as much as ours.A month ago we asked you one question: what…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!It's Genesis Devlog Friday, and today we're bringing back an old flame. If you played the original Kingdom Rush, you've met him already: the walking torch called Ignus, ready to burn enemies with the blaze of a thousand…
Octarina IHAfter the fall of the floating city, the Sword was lost.Ages passed before it was found again by mortal hands.From there, it slipped quietly through history. It passed from one owner to the next, changing hands through war, greed, betrayal…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!It's Genesis Devlog Friday, and this week the forest itself is joining the fight. Meet the Ironbark Treant, a tower that is also a very grumpy tree.If you played the original Kingdom Rush, you know the Rotten Forest: a dark…
Octarina IHHey Generals! Since announcing Classic Rush for Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis, the community response has been insane. Immense excitement, nostalgic memes, and a lot of burning questions.So to properly celebrate our 15th anniversary and get…
Octarina IHGenerals,Today we're celebrating 15 years of towers, honor and glory, heroes, epic adventures, easter eggs, and exploding sheep. 15 years of RUSHING! Whether you've been with us since the Flash days or you’re just discovering the Kingdom…
AmmapolaAnnouncing CLASSIC MODE for Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis!Fifteen years ago, the first horde of creeps marched down the Kingdom’s roads, with only four humble towers standing in their way… and the rest is tower defense history! Today, on the 15th…
AmmapolaOne of the things we’ve always loved about this community is that you never hold back. You tell us when something is awesome, and you tell us, very clearly, when something isn’t. Over the past few months, you’ve shared your thoughts on the…
AmmapolaIn the final moments before Elynie departed from the world, she appeared to the eldest of the Elves. High among the remote peaks of their floating city, where the air grew thin and the star burned closer than anywhere else, she placed the…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!It's Genesis Devlog Friday, and today we're shining a light on a mystery that's lurking in the very first stages. If you've played the demo, you've already crossed paths with them: bandits raiding the Citadel construction…
Octarina IHHello Generals,Thank you so much for playing the Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis Demo! Its time on Steam is up, and we can't thank you enough for the feedback, the bug reports, and for your amazing support.We're hard at work turning Genesis into…
Octarina IHWe now return to your regularly scheduled Genesis Friday Devlogs!Our last update was a deep dive into mystical primordial lore, but today we’re bringing things back to the main story. You can still experience the first six stages in the…
Octarina IHGenerals, 100,000 of you added Kingdom Rush Genesis to your wishlists, we're honestly blown away! As a thank you for your amazing support, we're keeping the Kingdom Rush Genesis demo up until Monday. If you haven't jumped in yet, now's your…
Octarina IHIn the First Age, before kingdoms and before memory, the Primordials shaped the world.Among them were Elynie, Goddess of Light and Creation, and her counterpart, Lord of Darkness and Death. Together they maintained the balance of existence…
Octarina IHHello Generals,Valve just dropped the official recap for the June 2026 Steam Next Fest, and thanks to you, the Kingdom Rush Genesis Demo made it to the Top 20 Most-Played Demos! Over 94,000 Generals played over the course of just one week.…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!Great news! The demo just got a huge update, and there is a reason behind it. The skill tree is one of the things we're most curious to hear your thoughts about. So we added more content around it: more stages, more modes…
Octarina IHTo our community, We’ve come to realize that the demo may not provide enough time or context to fully experience and understand this new system. That’s why we wanted to share more insight into the design decisions behind it. You've been…
Octarina IHHello Generals!The battlefield's been busy lately. Tons of you have been jumping into the demo during Steam Next Fest, and we've loved reading your comments about what's clicking for you. Thank you!If you had a good time, leave a review on…
Octarina IHGenerals, yesterday was something else.We dropped the Kingdom Rush Genesis demo, release date and trailer, and you all showed up for the big day. The clips, the comments, the theories about the full game, we've been reading all of it!But…
Octarina IHHello, Generals! Kingdom Rush 6 is coming soon on September 24th, and there's no better way to mark it than with the first official vinyl in Kingdom Rush history. Of course it had to be Vez'nan, the one setting it all in motion.You've been…
Octarina IHGeneral, Linirea needs you! During Steam Next Fest, you can play the full Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis demo and prove your worth as one of our first defenders. And there's more than glory on the line!To celebrate the demo going live, we're…
Octarina IHDear Generals, We have A LOT to talk about today.First things first we have just released Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis Trailer! 🥳And we have a release date: September 24th, 2026! And that's not all.The demo is now available! 🔥 This is your first…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!It's Genesis Devlog Friday again, and today we'll talk about maps. For months now we've been handing you little puzzle pieces, one at a time, scattered across our social media and of course, these weekly devlogs. Some of you…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!It's Genesis Devlog Friday, and this week we're talking about dwarves. Last time we watched them work hard at the Western Wall, but it turns out they didn't just pack picks and shovels. They also brought along their latest…
Octarina IHHello, Generals! It's Genesis Devlog Friday, and this week we're stepping away from towers and stages to introduce you to one of the heroes you'll be commanding in Kingdom Rush Genesis: Drakkan, the Arcane Dragon.Long ago, in the city of…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!It's Genesis Devlog Friday, and we have a lot to celebrate this week. As your 80,000 wishlists reward, you got to vote on which stage we'd showcase next, and unlock a special gameplay reveal to go with it. Over 10,000 of you…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!It's Genesis Devlog Friday, and after a small detour into fan art last week, we're back to our regular deep dives. This week, we're focusing on the front lines: the barracks. More specifically, the very first one you'll…
AmmapolaWe've crossed 80,000 wishlists on the road to 250K. Thanks to everyone for that!As promised, every 20K milestone comes with a reward, and for this one we wanted to hand the choice over to you: which Kingdom Rush Genesis stage should we…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!It's Genesis Devlog Friday, and this week we're stepping back to celebrate something special: the Genesis of Heroes Fan Art Contest. About a month ago, we asked you to imagine your favorite Kingdom Rush heroes in their…
Octarina IHGenerals, the moment has arrived. Brave artists from across the Kingdom answered Gerald's call and helped scout the timeline, sending in fan art of their favorite heroes in their Genesis versions, as they were back in the days of the…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!It's Genesis Devlog Friday, and this week we're getting heavy. Like, throw-a-boulder-across-the-battlefield heavy. We're talking about one of the most iconic tower archetypes in the saga: artillery. And more specifically…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!Before we dive in, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who tuned in to our first Kingdom Rush Genesis gameplay reveal this Tuesday. Seeing the community show up with so much energy and passion means the world to us…
Octarina IHHello, Generals!It’s Genesis Devlog Friday, and we hope your aim is true! This week, we’re diving into the development of the true bread and butter of any defense: the Archer Towers. But before we string our bows, let’s address a topic that…
Octarina IHGenerals,We’re on a quest to hit 250k wishlists, and we are standing at our big first milestone at 60k. As promised, it's time to show you what we’ve been cooking in action! We’re going live on Steam for the first-ever gameplay reveal of…
Octarina IHHello, Generals! Dust off your traveling boots and keep your voices low, because today we are stepping into the emerald heart of the Kingdom. For this Genesis Devlog Friday, we’re revisiting a place that has seen its fair share of history……
Octarina IHGreetings, Rushers!Ever since we announced Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis, the energy from this community has been off the charts, and we couldn't thank you more. To keep that fire burning, we’ve set a huge community goal of 250,000 Wishlists.…
Octarina IHHello, Generals! It’s Friday, and you know what that means? It’s Genesis Devlog Time. And today, it’s also Hammer Time! With the recent addition of Malik in Kingdom Rush Battles, we think it is the perfect time to reveal that he’s also…
Octarina IHWhat Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | Kingdom Rush Genesis.exe | windows | ||
| Launch | Kingdom Rush Genesis.app | macos |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
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WinAppDataRoaming | kingdom_rush_genesis | slot*.lua |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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