2. PixelJunk Monsters
Platforms: PS3, PSP, PS Vita, PC, Mac, Linux
PixelJunk Monsters is one of the few good tower defense games for the console. The mechanics of PixelJunk Monsters has similarities to other tower defense titles. The objective is to build defense towers along the enemies' path to keep them from reaching a hut, or base, which is surrounded by creatures that the player must protect. Unlike more traditional tower defense games, the player controls a character around the screen, collecting coins and building towers.