Nightfall Waves is a third-person tower defense game set across a mysterious, explorable archipelago. Reconstruct ancient Beacon crystals to cleanse corrupted islands - but once activated, they attract shadow creatures from hidden rifts that attack every night. Day – Exploration & Preparation Sail between islands and uncover their secrets. Gather resources, solve environmental challenges, and discover hidden treasures. Meet curious NPCs scattered across the archipelago. Use what you find to construct and strengthen your defenses around your Beacon. Night – Strategic Tower Defense At nightfall, shadow creatures emerge from rifts across the sea. If your fully charged Beacon survives the assault, it will cleanse the island of corruption. Your turrets and structures form the backbone of your defense — but you support them directly. Your attacks are automatic, letting you focus on positioning and tactical support rather than precise aiming. Deep Meta Progression Turn exploration and combat rewards into permanent upgrades. Unlock new structures, abilities, and ship improvements. Discover and customize weapons, from support-focused bows that heal or empower your defenses to staves that freeze enemy groups for strategic control.