Tempest Tower is a Action, Strategy game from Half Past Yellow with a 83% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by base building, tower defense, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Half Past Yellow
- Release year
- 2025
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $14.99
- Review signal
- 83% positive
Screenshots






System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 or later
Processor: Intel Core i5
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / Equivalent
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 1 GB available space - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 or later
Processor: Intel Core i7
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Equivalent
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 1 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Tempest Tower is worth a closer look if you want controller friendly, management, and exploration.
Best for players who want controller friendly, management, and exploration.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
One thing I haven't tried yet is playing with a game pad or a steam deck.It requires more careful resource management and ended up being more hectic than i expected.This is a pretty fresh take on the the Tower Defense genre, where the build phase also doubles as an exploration and…Why it fits
Check it if you want action, strategy filtered by base building, tower defense, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.