NetGuard
Defend your network from waves of malware in this cyberpunk tower defense roguelike. Place software programs like Firewalls, Antivirus, and Exploits on circuit board nodes. Choose upgrades between waves. How far can you survive?
Strategy
NetGuard
🛡️ NetGuard
Defend your network from waves of malware in this cyberpunk tower defense roguelike. Place software programs like Firewalls, Antivirus, and Exploits on circuit board nodes. Choose upgrades between waves. How far can you survive?
📖 How to Play
Place programs on circuit nodes to defend your server from malware. Earn BTC by eliminating threats. Choose upgrades between waves. Survive as long as you can!
About this game
Why play NetGuard online?
NetGuard is a free strategy game that runs in your browser. No download, no account — just open it and play on phone or desktop.
Quick tips for better runs
- Play one short practice round first so the controls feel automatic.
- Use fullscreen when you want cleaner focus and fewer accidental scrolls.
- After a run ends, try a related game in the same style instead of leaving the site.
Good session fit
NetGuard works well as a quick browser session. When you are done, jump into a similar free game from the same category.
⭐ Features
- ✓ 100% free — no purchases, no paywalls
- ✓ Plays directly in your browser — no download required
- ✓ Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- ✓ Smooth 60fps HTML5 Canvas gameplay
- ✓ Your high scores are saved locally
- ✓ No registration or account needed
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What programs can I place in NetGuard?
There are 5 programs: Firewall (blocks enemies), Antivirus (single-target DPS), Proxy (slows enemies), Exploit (area damage), and Cryptominer (generates BTC income). Each can be upgraded 2 times.
How do roguelike upgrades work?
After each wave, you pick 1 of 3 random upgrades. Common upgrades boost stats, Rare upgrades create synergies between programs, and Legendary upgrades (10% chance) are game-changers like DDOS Strike that freezes all enemies periodically.
How is the score calculated?
Your score combines wave reached (x100), kill bonuses per enemy type, remaining BTC (x2), remaining server HP (x5), and consecutive no-leak waves (x50 each). Top scores go on the global leaderboard!