Action · April 8, 2011
Anomaly: Warzone Earth (2011)
Anomaly: Warzone Earth is an extraordinary mixture of action and strategy in a reversed tower defense formula. The game tasks you with saving a near-future Earth from an alien onslaught. The invaders have captured the world’s major cities, building huge turrets that destroy everything in their path. It’s up to you to lead an armor squad through the streets of cities like Baghdad and Tokyo, planning the route and strategically choosing which units to deploy in order to crush the opposition. Take control of the Commander, whose special abilities and quick thinking will be vital in supporting the squad in its mission, as you engage in fast-paced, tactical battle across story campaign and two heart-pounding Squad Assault Modes. Key features: Enjoy innovative game play – mixing action and strategy in a reversed tower defense formula – you’re the attacking side! Play the commander whose special abilities and quick thinking are crucial to support the squad in its quest for victory. Think tactically and strategically, choosing the right squad and the best route for the mission. Extend tactical possibilities by gathering resources to buy new units and upgrade your squad during a battle. Play for hours on end in the engaging story campaign, as well as the two exciting Squad Assault Modes. Immerse yourself in the game with great visuals and atmospheric audio. Supports PC touch screens compatible with Windows 7! Tap the screen and enjoy a full tactical experience.
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 4.6k Steam reviews | Top 62% in Action |
| Positive rating | 87% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 49% |
| Metacritic | 80/100 | Genre average 77 — top 42% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 4 h average | Top 78% for session depth among Action |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Strategy · 229
- Indie · 130
- Tower Defense · 117
- Action · 112
- Sci-fi · 85
- Singleplayer · 71
- Touch-Friendly · 44
- RTS · 41
- Top-Down · 32
- Aliens · 31
- Difficult · 7
- Arcade · 5
Reception Metrics
Steam community
87%Very Positive · 4.6k reviews
4.0k positive · 603 negative
Metacritic
80/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.3/10
Curator recommendations
988
Press Quotes
11 bit Studios has created one of the most enjoyable strategy games in recent history. Destructoid Tower Offense Delivers Unusual Thrills. Well worth its $10 price tag. Game Informer You always want to see what happens next. IGN
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Leaderboards
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (7)
- English
- French
- German
- Polish
- Russian
- Spanish - Spain
- Italian
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
4h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
Achievements
42
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Apr 8, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Developer | 11 bit studios |
| Base price | $0.99 -90% |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · [email protected] |
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