Siege of Centauri

Lore & Background

Siege of Centauri is a tower defense video game where players must defend colonies from endless hordes of killer machines. The game takes place in the same universe as Ashes of the Singularity, a game developed by Oxide Games and published by Stardock. Different from most other tower defense games where players position their defenses on designated pedestals, players can drop turrets anywhere within a preset area. Different weapons have different advantages against different enemies, and defeating each level rewards the player with access to new weapons. The game was in Steam Early Access prior to its full release.

Reader's Guide

Siege of Centauri is notable primarily as a standard implementation of the tower defense genre, set within the established universe of Ashes of the Singularity. Its key differentiator is the ability to place turrets anywhere within a preset area, rather than on designated pedestals. Upon its release on September 12, 2019, it received an average score of 68 on Metacritic, indicating mixed or average reviews. Critics described it as basic and uninspired, with Kyle Hilliard of PC Gamer noting it did little to excite him, and Ollie Toms of Rock Paper Shotgun calling it one of the most uninspired games he had ever played, while still finding it enjoyable. Jordan Boyrd of Screen Rant stated it isn't groundbreaking but does its job in doing justice to that niche, despite a lackluster story and some technical issues. The game's legacy is that of a competent but unremarkable entry in the tower defense genre, notable mainly for its connection to the Ashes of the Singularity universe and its flexible turret placement mechanic.

Did You Know?

• Siege of Centauri was released on September 12, 2019.
• Players can drop turrets anywhere within a preset area, unlike most tower defense games.