Anomaly 2
Anomaly 2
Game
Game2011
Anomaly: Warzone Earth
Developer 11 bit studios
Anomaly: Warzone Earth is a real-time strategy tower defense video game by 11-bit studios. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
237 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
66
Fresh
117 positive · 59 negative
95% range 59–73%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 117 | 59 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 12 | 0 | 45 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 4 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
1,459 of 1,761 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
67% recommend · 120 yes, 59 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 179 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (4,079 of 4,693 positive).
Players praise the game's unique reverse tower defense concept. [1][2][3] Some find the gameplay repetitive and tedious after the first hour. [4][5][6] Several reviewers note the game's short campaign and lack of depth. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [4]
Flipping the tower defense genre on its head sounded like a brilliant idea, but the execution here is just tedious. Instead of building defenses, you guide a convoy through preset paths, which quickly boils down to watching a slow-moving line crawl across the screen while babysitting it with basic ability drops. The lack of direct unit control makes the tactical planning feel completely passive and unengaging after …
- [5]
🧐 My Opinion 🧐 Anomaly: Warzone Earth started as an interesting concept, but very quickly turned into a chore. I’m now at mission 10 out of 15 and honestly it has no real strategic interest. The core gameplay is mostly repetitive action: move around, spam abilities, repeat. There’s barely any meaningful planning or adaptation, so it feels like a shallow arcade game rather than a strategy title. What makes things …
- [1]
Anomaly Warzone Earth Summary out of 10 Gameplay - 8 Adding more depth and a fresh take on the standard tower defense genre. Its fun and has quite a few variety added to its missions and its units Graphics - 6 Its a decent looking game despite its age. Environments looks good still and the lighting is pretty decent Sound - 5 What is there works, and voicework is entertaining in the b-grade film kind of vibe Story - …
- [3]
The Tower Defense genre was already quite popular in the late 2000s - early 2010s, and Anomaly came to flip it with the simple slogan “Tower Offense”: the usual dreaded wave of enemies becomes a small caravan braving overwhelming odds through streets where the only advantage is that enemies do not move from their positions (good luck if they decide to spawn reinforcements, though). At the time, it felt really …
- [2]
Solid game. It's surely original because this is a "reverse tower defense game", meaning you don't have to protect the base/town from invaders like in most games of this type, it's the opposite (you are the invaders). The story is generic - the aliens have suddenly invaded and conquered Iraq and Japan. You are a captain of the British army which is sent to investigate the situation, sabotage the alien reactors and …
Summarised from 34 of the 219 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
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Anomaly: Warzone Earth sits at 66% positive across 176 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Anomaly: Warzone Earth received strong reviews from critics. GamesBeat gave the game a score of 80/100, saying, "While it's hard to control, Anomaly is still playable and enjoyable as long as you take the time to master the interface first." Select Start Media awarded the game 7.9/10, praising the unique idea of "tower offence" and solid gameplay. As of November 14, 2011, the iOS version is one of the highest-rated iOS games of all time on Metacritic with a score of 94. In June 2011, OS X version was awarded the Apple Design Award during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. At the end of 2011, Apple posted their annual iTunes and App Store rewind lists, where Anomaly: Warzone Earth…
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Reactions
60 of 237 · most liked firstThe First Corruption. Macro Muscle Growth Animation now out on Patreon! Took me long enough to add Corruption to Hypermancer. Now that the game has an established world on Anomaly Prime, it means I can finally grow characters into corrupted gods who can take it over. <3 Full anim link below~
positive · AI labelView post →I am increasingly impressed with GOG's standalone mod releases. Own STALKER? You can get Anomaly and GAMMA as separate installers. Doom 2? Ashes 2063 is there packed up like a proper retail game. There's at least two full-game-length mods for Gothic 2 there. And of course, Fallout London.
neutral · AI labelView post →LIVE: Gamedle (video game trivia), RimWorld Anomaly twitch.tv/vinesauce
neutral · AI labelView post →Check out this beautiful official page for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Anomaly prepared by GSC Game World! 👉 www.stalker-game.com/en/modding/a... There you’ll find instructions for this incredible mod, along with its description, a showcase video, and FAQs. Ready to join the hunt, Stalker?
neutral · AI labelView post →For this weeks giveaway I'm partnering with the dev of The Anomaly Inspector to promote their upcoming game! Rules: Like Repost Follow me Comment your favourite game mechanic Bonus Entries: giveaway.dog/browse/OYJrs_ This giveaway is for another Anomaly game called The 18th Attic.
neutral · AI labelView post →World name: Stalker Anomaly V0․0․1 - ALPHA TEST GAME ［14 days］ By: Danil_Semenov Platform: PC #VRChat #VRChat_world紹介
neutral · AI labelView post →Anomaly? Silly we are not in a game Nya~ We dont have to check for anything~ W-Wa! did you hear that too?! T-The door just Opened! Panic! #VRChat #VRChatPhotography
neutral · AI labelView post →Anomaly Collapse released this week. I haven't gotten a chance to play it, so I can't comment on the gameplay, but the game has excellent character design. Here is sheep doctor Mira.
positive · AI labelView post →Our logo made it into the game! It's available now from the Quicksilver vendor in the Space Anomaly! 🥳 #NoMansSky #NMSCord
neutral · AI labelView post →Props I designed for the game Anomaly ~~ We had a big focus on eighties tech so I got to play around with the textures and forms a lot with these. #conceptart #propart #gameart
neutral · AI labelView post →Your favourite game: Thief 2 Your most played game: Space Station 14 Your most influential game: Pathologic The game you play even if you don't feel like playing right now: STALKER Anomaly
neutral · AI labelView post →Okay, more furries need to get into Anomaly Collapse.. like what do you mean, this game so peak
positive · AI labelView post →I'm On Observation Duty was the first Spot-the-Anomaly game, you say? Well you're a FOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
neutral · AI labelView post →Animal Hospital (Anomaly) from Roblox I’ve been enjoying this game Anyways time to disappear again
positive · AI labelView post →Looting the Anomaly... youtube.com/shorts/3eCLS... #indie #game #short #ProjectSilverfish #scifi #fps
neutral · AI labelView post →Today's #indiegame highlight: Anomaly Archive by @chritboy.bsky.social! 📼✨ Step into this PSX-style horror where you collect cassette tapes documenting strange anomaly encounters. Piece together fragmented stories, but be careful, listening has consequences... 🔗 chritboy.itch.io/anomaly-arch...
neutral · AI labelView post →The legendary S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Anomaly modification has officially arrived on GOG the result of collaboration between the mod’s authors, GOG, and GSC Game World. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Anomaly is available to all players who own S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat Enhanced Edition in their GOG library.
neutral · AI labelView post →*As seen on TV* Anomaly Hunters, our Breathless game of paranormal investigation, is on sale! The bundle includes maps, a mini episode, and the full game! * Survival of the crew not guaranteed (and not that encouraged either).
neutral · AI labelView post →THIS IS IN AN ANOMALY SEARCHING GAME?? #vtuber #vtuberclips #furry
neutral · AI labelView post →Shinjuku Anomaly AMATA Games. Steam disclosure -y
neutral · AI labelView post →Anomaly game where you notice anomalous individuals at the gym Like those Planet Fitness videos but further supernatural
neutral · AI labelView post →DREAM CAGE - Anomaly Hunt By Day, Sleep Paralysis At Night | Full Game, All Anomalies, All Endings This game fucks hard, when it works youtu.be/XmsANj2VsW4
positive · AI labelView post →🌸In just a couple hours it'll be time for our halloween special!🌸 Join us for the first game of [REDACTED] and BE THE ANOMALY that the players are afraid of! You could make their lives easier or a lot worse, up to you! Or you could just come hang out for a fun time :3
neutral · AI labelView post →Launched my very first Steam page today for my game Anomaly Hours: Forest Cabin! Exiting stuff! Come check out the blog!! #gamedev #unity #anomalygames #gamedevelopment www.munnica.com/2025/11/anom...
neutral · AI labelView post →Anomaly Seeker: The Diner - PS4 or PS5 - EU, NA, AS or JP - Game Key Giveaway Click to enter: www.scorpioofshadows.com/post/anomaly... #win via @GleamApp @GGmuksInc #giveaway #ggmuks #scorpioofshadows #ps4 #ps5
neutral · AI labelView post →Furry turn-based strategy roguelite game Anomaly Collapse announced: www.gematsu.com/2023/09/turn...
neutral · AI labelView post →Anomaly Warzone Earth Summary out of 10 Gameplay - 8 Adding more depth and a fresh take on the standard tower defense genre. Its fun and has quite a few variety added to its missions and its units Graphics - 6 Its a decent looking game despite its age. Environments looks good still and the lighting is pretty decent Sound - 5 What is there works, and voicework is entertaining in the b-grade film kind of vibe Story - 3 Honestly you are here for the gameplay, the story serve its…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🚨FREE GAME ALERT🚨 🔔The Queen's Gondola 🕹️Type: Cozy Anomaly Horro ☑️Reviews: Very Positive ✅SteamDB Rating: 82.30% 🔗Link:⬇️ store.steampowered.com/app/4789900/... #FreeSteamGames #HorrorGame #CozyGame #IndieGame #PCGaming
neutral · AI labelView post →Around 114 wishlisted my game Anomaly Hours: Forest Cabin on Steam!! Incredible! Thanks to everyone who wishlisted! I'll post some more updates soon. I have been very busy lately (unfortunately, not with game development 😖). #gamedev #solodev #anomalygame
positive · AI labelView post →Flipping the tower defense genre on its head sounded like a brilliant idea, but the execution here is just tedious. Instead of building defenses, you guide a convoy through preset paths, which quickly boils down to watching a slow-moving line crawl across the screen while babysitting it with basic ability drops. The lack of direct unit control makes the tactical planning feel completely passive and unengaging after the first hour. It turns what should be an action-packed strategy game into a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Teaser Trailer of our game Anomaly Express youtu.be/P-jgmC6XhAU #indie #gamedev #anime
neutral · AI labelView post →Many thanks for the support from the tens of thousands of Donbass civilians who were killed and wounded by the Ukrainian Nazi forces. Your support during these 8 years of civil war has been invaluable. And the game is so great (no). Greetings from Malta.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →runs on steam deck (proton 7.0-5)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here is Storage Anomaly 1.0 👀 Will you be able to spot all the anomaly ?? #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gaming #game #anomalygame
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a boring and poorly made game. The game is an escort and a puzzle in one, but poorly designed. It looks like a mobile game. If the little man wasn't there and you were using the skills without him, it would be better. Bad balance and bugs. Almost no development or upgrades. Quite a boring game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🕘 IMPRESSION: * 2011: Game released * 2013: Anomaly 2 released * 2021: Thanks Crimson Albedo for this free key * 1 hour later: The fun is hardly to last longer 🔊 BUYER MUST KNOW: * Trading card available * This game earned many awards * Leaderboard is located at steam library * Community Rating: Very Positive LIKES + Very tactical + Friend leaderboard DISLIKES - Mistake is unforgivable - No window mode Approximate File Size = 0.439 GB…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We're excited to share Backrooms Anomaly Project, our horror game where every detail matters 🟨 Free demo launching October 26 on Steam! 🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/4725940/ Made with ❤️ by Team Mahatsu #Backrooms #IndieHorror #HorrorGames #IndieGame
neutral · AI labelView post →my favorite rldb, @astreagame.bsky.social, got a massive update last month that i only just noticed, adding nice QoL plus a TON of new dice, blessings, and events. i did one run and it was already the funniest run i've ever had, clearing the game on Anomaly Level Unknown in just an hour and a half
positive · AI labelView post →::: spoiler Castlevania: Circle of the Moon I'm about 65% into the game (well, map exploration) and grinding a bit in preparation for the next boss fight. I'm also trying to unlock as many skill cards and new items as I can (without gunning for 100%) so progression slowed down a bit. Still, I'm getting there. ::: ::: spoiler Saints Row 2 As much as I love this game, I'm not planning another playthrough just yet. I simply wanted to try out the [Saints Row 2 Juiced…
neutral · AI labelView post →🧐 My Opinion 🧐 Anomaly: Warzone Earth started as an interesting concept, but very quickly turned into a chore. I’m now at mission 10 out of 15 and honestly it has no real strategic interest. The core gameplay is mostly repetitive action: move around, spam abilities, repeat. There’s barely any meaningful planning or adaptation, so it feels like a shallow arcade game rather than a strategy title. What makes things even worse is the way missions are structured. At the beginning, there were…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →RimWorld released a beta of the upcoming 1.7 version that moves to their new Waylith engine, granting massive performance gains over the old Unity builds. I haven't done a real playthrough since before the Anomaly and Odyssey expansions released, so I'm thinking now's a good time to revisit the game. I've heard Anomaly was kind of disappointing, but here's hoping Odyssey is the less buggy vanilla version of Save Our Ships 2 I've heard it referred to as. Though I'm not looking forward to…
neutral · AI labelView post →Anomaly Arbitration reset ✅ Whaaaat?? This is the first time I've ever gotten full stars for this game mode. That Pearl shill for the Yabuli boss was true after all.
neutral · AI labelView post →First of all, the idea of Anomaly: Warzone Earth is cool in general. In the game you play as a commander who command it's convoy to reach it's destination and using pick ups like smoke, repair or airstrike to keep your convoy alive against turret alien enemies when moving through the level. You have a set map which contains streets and roads, and you can decide where you want to turn and on which crossroads. Getting through the level you encounter different types of enemies and get access to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kind of a reverse tower defense, where you go on the offensive with your squad, planning routes, composition and active power up usage. I'd say it's closer to a puzzle game more than anything else. Get it on sale if it truly tickles your fancy, but I do think there are better strategy games out there. This one kind of drags on with the same mechanics for a long time and just leaves it at that, and the campaign isn't long or interesting enough to particularly care about it. Still leaving it as a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A rare representative of the Tower Offense genre.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not Recommended
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Advertised as a reverse tower defense, i was so exited to play it but the first level is so unnecessarily boring and stretched, i dont even want to see the rest of the game. You plan a route, 10 seconds after the start a obstacle drops into your route, you take 2 seconds to reroute and watch your convoy move through the map with 3 km/h while nothing happens until another "trap" drops into the map, so you reroute again and keep watching the slow ass convoy drive to the end. paid 2€ and still…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Solid game. It's surely original because this is a "reverse tower defense game", meaning you don't have to protect the base/town from invaders like in most games of this type, it's the opposite (you are the invaders). The story is generic - the aliens have suddenly invaded and conquered Iraq and Japan. You are a captain of the British army which is sent to investigate the situation, sabotage the alien reactors and ultimately eradicate them from the face of the Earth. You have various types of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →no windowed mode in 2023, that reason alone is reason enough to avoid this game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As this is a reverse tower defense (tower offense?), it should be the perfect game for me. Nonetheless, it never really hooked me. The UI is "ok" - room to improve, but manageable. The story is "ok". The voice acting and music are fine, I guess. The gameplay is pretty repetitive, though. Someone likened it to an escort mission from an MMO and I agree. Maybe there's more depth if I really focused on the game a lot, but it didn't seem like it. There are only a handful of decisions I can make…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TryItDaily#32: FATHOMS (AdvertiseHereGames) may not have the most original title, themes or mechanics, but I had fun with this one. It's an Anomaly game where you've just moved to an underwater apartment with your girlfriend. But somethings with your perception of reality (1/2)
positive · AI labelView post →Update: The game’s devs are now being called out all over TikTok for using AI AGAIN after previously stating they wouldn’t and attempting to DMCA another game based off them (Anomaly Café). Fuck me for being optimistic, I suppose.
neutral · AI labelView post →Can I suggest modding if you want to use the skill set but not commit to soloing an entire game or something? Am I showing my hyper fixation with STALKER Anomaly mods? Yes I am. Do I know how to make any? No I don't. Anyway, hope you have a good night <3
neutral · AI labelView post →The Tower Defense genre was already quite popular in the late 2000s - early 2010s, and Anomaly came to flip it with the simple slogan “Tower Offense”: the usual dreaded wave of enemies becomes a small caravan braving overwhelming odds through streets where the only advantage is that enemies do not move from their positions (good luck if they decide to spawn reinforcements, though). At the time, it felt really refreshing. It still looks nice, with a cool UI and a seamless transition between the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Interesting concept, but gameplay feels sluggish and sometimes boring. You have to react real-time to map changes, enemy manouvers and traps, but in-between that, it's mostly waiting. Haven't been sold on the plot either.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got this game over 10 years ago in a £1 humble bundle deal. I put off playing it for so long because I didn't expect much from it, but it was actually a pretty solid, well made game. Basically a tower offence game where you, as a commander, lead different tank and vehicle units through a battle field. You have a few abilities to use as well to try gain the upper hand. It was quite difficult as you've got to pay constant attention to the towers and your units because they get destroyed pretty…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got a cat here. Friends passing by can touch her and click Like to pet her once. Award for good luck, Take My Points for infinite pets :) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ＿＿ ／＞ フ | _ _ l ／` ミ＿xノ / | / ヽ ﾉ │ | | | ／￣| | | | | (￣ヽ＿ヽ)__) ＼二つ
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tower defense game where you are the swarm and enemy got the towers.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first two levels of this game are so exceptionally bland and boring that chances are you'll be turned away before you get to see how awesome Anomaly really is. The thing is, I would actually recommend to get [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/252170/Anomaly_Warzone_Earth_Mobile_Campaign]Anomaly Warzone Earth: Mobile Campaign instead of this game. It features the same story, units, towers, balance, final boss etc, but the level design is oh so much better. Gone are the issues with the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🔴👻ANOMALY DETECTED! SENDING IN FAILGHOST!👻🔴 #Anomalith, a game about Showa-era weirdness with ghosts, ghouls, creatures, beasts, and tactical anime girls! twitch.tv/hexdollvt #Vtuber #Vsky #Sizesky
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