Choose Bloons TD 6
Choose Bloons TD 6 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 224,729 Steam reviews back the pick.
Bloons TD 6 vs Treefender
Bloons TD 6 and Treefender both land in Strategy on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Strategy games on Steam. Bloons TD 6 (2018) is 4 years older than Treefender (2022). Treefender is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Bloons TD 6 (7.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Treefender
Choose Treefender if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. On Steam, it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. Treefender launched in 2022.
Both Bloons TD 6 and Treefender sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Bloons TD 6 |  Treefender | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.4% positive (224,729 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ninja Kiwi | BLAV |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Bloons TD 6 (2018) is 4 years older than Treefender (2022).
- Treefender is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Bloons TD 6 (7.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Bloons TD 6 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Treefender has no Deck rating yet.
Bloons TD 6 vs Treefender — FAQ
- Should I play Bloons TD 6 or Treefender first?
- If you want chronology, Bloons TD 6 (2018) came out before Treefender (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Bloons TD 6 and Treefender similar?
- They overlap on Strategy on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Bloons TD 6 and Treefender have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Bloons TD 6 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Treefender ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Bloons TD 6 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Bloons TD 6 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Treefender doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.