Block Fortress in IOS

Build and defend your base

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

89/100

Block Fortress is a brilliant hybrid that feels like Minecraft met a hardcore Tower Defense game. The loop is perfectly tuned: during the day, you use a familiar block-building interface to construct walls, turrets, and power grids; at night, the game shifts into a first-person shooter where you have to defend your creation against waves of 'Goblocks.'

The depth of the crafting and customization is impressive. You're not just placing turrets; you're managing power lines and choosing specific block types to reinforce weak points. It’s a game that rewards creativity as much as it rewards aim. Whether you're playing solo in Survival mode or teaming up with friends in co-op, the tension of seeing your fortress hold up against a massive horde is incredibly rewarding.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.6.10Mon Sep 08 2025

- Crash fixes


Build your fortress, and defend it to the end!

Block Fortress gives you the freedom to create a stronghold in almost any way you can imagine, then puts you in the middle of the action trying to defend it. Put your skills as a builder and a fighter to the test as you try to survive the relentless attacks of the menacing Goblocks!

Features:

β€’ a unique mix of TD and FPS gameplay

β€’ complete freedom to build your base in any way you choose, from towering fortresses, to sprawling castles

β€’ customize your blocks, weapons, and equipment using a massive crafting system

β€’ team up with your friends in 2-4 player cooperative and competitive multiplayer

β€’ fortify your walls with over 30 different building blocks

β€’ defend your base with more than 16 advanced turret types

β€’ gear up your character with tons of weapons and equipment, including rocket launchers, miniguns, shrink rays, jet packs, and more!

β€’ lots of support blocks - including power generators, depth charges, land mines, spotlights, teleporters, zip lines, and more!

β€’ day and night cycle - build lights and spotlights to prepare yourself for the harsh night!

β€’ several game modes, including a sandbox mode and a more intense survival mode

β€’ 7 different types of terrain to conquer

β€’ upload and share your creations, and download others


Requires iOSΒ 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.

Build your fortress, and defend it to the end!

Block Fortress gives you the freedom to create a stronghold in almost any way you can imagine, then puts you in the middle of the action trying to defend it. Put your skills as a builder and a fighter to the test as you try to survive the relentless attacks of the menacing Goblocks!

Features:

β€’ a unique mix of TD and FPS gameplay

β€’ complete freedom to build your base in any way you choose, from towering fortresses, to sprawling castles

β€’ customize your blocks, weapons, and equipment using a massive crafting system

β€’ team up with your friends in 2-4 player cooperative and competitive multiplayer

β€’ fortify your walls with over 30 different building blocks

β€’ defend your base with more than 16 advanced turret types

β€’ gear up your character with tons of weapons and equipment, including rocket launchers, miniguns, shrink rays, jet packs, and more!

β€’ lots of support blocks - including power generators, depth charges, land mines, spotlights, teleporters, zip lines, and more!

β€’ day and night cycle - build lights and spotlights to prepare yourself for the harsh night!

β€’ several game modes, including a sandbox mode and a more intense survival mode

β€’ 7 different types of terrain to conquer

β€’ upload and share your creations, and download others


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 1404 Counts
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Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Block Fortress gives you the freedom to create a stronghold in almost any way you can imagine, then puts you in the middle of the action to defend it. Featuring a unique mix of TD and FPS gameplay, you can customize your blocks, weapons, and equipment. Team up with friends in 2-4 player co-op, conquer 7 different terrain types, and survive relentless attacks through a dynamic day and night cycle.

Features

1

Unique mix of TD and FPS gameplay

2

Complete freedom to build any base

3

2-4 player co-op and competitive modes

4

Massive crafting and customization system

Tips

News on this game

Turnback Thursday - Block Fortress, a sandbox tower defence gem

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Pocket Gamer - Sun Mar 02 2025

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TouchArcade - Mon Feb 02 2015

Block Fortress Guide

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IGN - Mon Mar 02 2020

Block Fortress: War by Foursaken Media

Go to war for alien civilizations in this epic real-time strategy game from Foursaken Media.

AppAdvice - Wed May 02 2018

'Block Fortress: War' Review – The Blocks Are Back – TouchArcade

The original Block Fortress , from the good folks at Foursaken Media, was one of the roughly 86 million Minecraft [appprice...

TouchArcade - Sun Aug 02 2015

Weekend App: Block Fortress: War brings real-time strategy to the original Minecraft-style Block Fortress game

Block Fortress: War debuted in the App Store this week and is the latest offering from development house Foursaken Media.

Engadget - Thu Jul 02 2015

Block Fortress for iOS review: The mix of game genres is good, but complex

If you like the idea of diving deep into a game that mixes three genres, and don't mind a learning curve to really get going, Block Fortress...

CNET - Sat Aug 02 2014

Foursaken Media reveals 1st screenshots for upcoming MOBA Block Fortress War

Three months after releasing the first details of its upcoming semi-sequel to Block Fortress, Foursaken Media has posted the first in-game...

Pocket Gamer - Sat May 02 2015

Here's Some More 'Block Fortress' Tips From Giggles Grimm, a Very Dedicated Player – TouchArcade

Unsurprisingly, like anything with even a hint of Minecraft mixed in, Foursaken Media's Block Fortress is absolutely ripping up the iTunes...

TouchArcade - Wed Jul 02 2014

Minecraft Meets TD Meets RTS In Block Fortress War, Out This Week On iOS

Foursaken Media, the acclaimed developer behind Heroes and Castles and Monster Adventures, is set to launch its latest potential hit, Block...

AppAdvice - Thu Jul 02 2015

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Q&A

Yes, Block Fortress includes a sandbox mode where you have unlimited resources to build and test your ultimate base.

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