Detailed Guide Information

Playing The Tower on your computer (PC or Mac) offers several advantages: extended playtime without draining your phone's battery, the ability to leave the game running for long periods, and a more comfortable viewing experience. And this is particularly true when the game requires you to have it open to progress waves in your run.

And, while it might seem complex, setting up the game on your computer is actually quite simple. This guide will walk you through the process, which primarily involves using an Android emulator, which is a software that allows you to run Android apps on your desktop.

There are several software available for this, including LDPlayer, Bluestacks and Nox. Personally, I use Bluestacks as a result of having used that for many years for other games too - but for a new user, I perhaps would recommend LDPlayer instead. Below I will outline on each, though they are all quite similar.

Android Emulators

LDPLayer

BlueStacks

NoxPlayer

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PS! There is no problem to originally play the game on an iOS phone and setting up using Android Emulator because the game itself is agnostic as to what system you are running the game on (i.e., it doesn’t matter). And it is not possible to emulate iOS. So, for example, I have an iPhone but use Bluestacks, and there is no problem switching between these. The only potential thing to keep an eye out for though is at times when the game has released an update - because iOS itself tends to be slower on rolling out a patch, and you cannot downgrade versions. And I would generally advice to just stick with one device during updates until you are sure both your devices have the same update installed.

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Ways to have control of your PC/Mac from a mobile device

OSLink - Mobile Control

OSLink works for all Android Emulators, but especially for LDPlayer where it has a direct setup and integration.

OSLink allows you to remotely control your LDPlayer emulator from your Android mobile device. This means you can manage your games, applications, and even the emulator itself, even when you're away from your computer. It essentially turns your smartphone into a remote control for your LDPlayer environment.

• Key Features:
  • Remote LDPlayer Control:
    • You can launch, manage, and monitor your LDPlayer instances from your phone.
    • This is particularly useful for games that require constant monitoring or maintenance.
  • Remote PC Access:
    • OSLink extends beyond LDPlayer, enabling you to remotely access and control your entire PC.
  • Multi-Instance Management:
    • If you run multiple LDPlayer instances, OSLink lets you manage them all from your mobile device.
  • Gaming Utility:
    • It can be very useful for people that want to keep game progress going, while they are away from their home computers.
• How it Works:
  • You'll need to install the OSLink app on your Android device and the corresponding OSLink software on your Windows computer.
  • By logging into the same account on both devices, you establish a connection that allows for remote control.
• Important Notes:
  • OSLink relies on a network connection, so stable internet access is essential for smooth remote control.

Where to Find OSLink:

• You can find the OSLink app on the Google Play Store.
• The desktop (Windows) version can be downloaded from the official OSLink website.