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Core Defender

Aim the turret and hold the line. Nothing may reach the core.

Loads instantly, no download

Runs in a sandboxed frame on this site.

About Core Defender

Enemies swarm in from every edge of the arena and march straight at your core. Aim with the mouse, hold to fire, and prioritise the big armoured blobs before they break through. Waves get faster and denser the longer you survive. Demo game built in-house for Drift Cart Games.

How to play Core Defender

  1. Press the Play button above. The game loads in seconds, with nothing to install.
  2. Move the mouse to aim and hold the button to fire. On touch, press and drag. Space also fires.
  3. On a phone or tablet, tap Play to open the game full screen and turn your device sideways for the best view.
  4. Your best scores and progress are saved on this device, so you can come back any time.

Core Defender FAQ

Is Core Defender free to play?
Yes. Core Defender is completely free on Drift Cart Games, with no sign-up and no purchase.
Can I play Core Defender on mobile?
Yes. It runs in the browser on phones and tablets as well as desktop. Tap Play and it opens full screen in landscape.
What are the controls for Core Defender?
Move the mouse to aim and hold the button to fire. On touch, press and drag. Space also fires.
What kind of game is Core Defender?
Core Defender is a shooting game tagged turret, shooter, action, defense, mouse. Aim the turret and hold the line. Nothing may reach the core.

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