Official Free in the Archive; $2.99 iOS; $9.99 Steam (App ID 306020).
Bloons TD 5
Bloons TD 5 brought the series to iOS (2012) and later Steam (2014) with multi-path maps, more towers and upgrade choices. Still updated: v4.8 on iOS.
Where to play it officially
Official links
- Ninja Kiwi Archive (web) — the free official home of the classic Bloons Flash games.
- Steam — Ninja Kiwi Archive — the same classics as a free Steam collection.
- ninjakiwi.com — the developer Ninja Kiwi's official site.
What kind of game is it?
Bloons TD 5 is a tower-defense game: place monkey towers, upgrade them as you earn cash, and stop the bloons from reaching the end of the track. Difficulty, towers and modes vary across the series. (community knowledge)
Screenshots
Official screenshots from the Apple App Store listing; © Ninja Kiwi Limited.
Quick strategy
Multi-path maps reward towers that cover two lanes, and agents add pressure options. Keep the classic shape — Banana Farm income, one strong upgraded damage tower, then consolidate for the late waves. (community knowledge — player conventions, not official Ninja Kiwi guidance.)
Key facts
- First released: Nov 15 2012 (iOS, iTunes data) (Official)
- Multi-path maps: Tracks with branching paths, unlike TD 4’s single loops (Community knowledge)
Bloons TD 5 first released 2012 (iOS release 2012-11-15 (iTunes)). Sources: Ninja Kiwi Archive (web), Steam Store, Apple App Store — checked against official listings.