Core Defense

Draw lines to defend the core. Tower defense with a skill tree and ranking.

Caffeinated Kraken · com.core.defense.game

Not rated yet v2.4.3 6.7 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.4.3 (29)
Updated: Sep 4, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 6.7 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Arcade (game)
Permissions: 9
Website: caffeinated-kraken.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Core Defense is a game by Caffeinated Kraken in the Arcade category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 9 permissions, none of them sensitive. The game can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.4.3

FIX problem with Hero

Description

From the listing uploaded by “superpocket”.

Take your experience to the next level with Core Defense 🔥 No more compromises. Core Defense is what you've been missing in your smartphone. We've stripped away all the unnecessary features and left only the essence, so you can focus on what matters. It's compatible with any device and ready to work 24/7. What's inside: 🔹 Powerful functionality in your pocket. 🔹 Stylish dark/light theme (choose yours!). 🔹 Regular updates and new features. Don't put it off. Click "Install" and join thousands of satisfied users!

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “zph-mph” Not the developer's name (“Caffeinated Kraken”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 4, 2026
Signed byCN=Jx Clarynx, O=zph-mph, OU=anon.org, L=Caraga, ST=Surigao Del Norte, C=8609
Signing certificate (SHA-1)7D:64:F9:C2:53:C7:EF:35:A0:72:0F:6F:8A:80:2B:D4:B9:20:AA:3A
File MD5123fc136e66e34fb1f09e191ef5a1380
Uploaded by “superpocket” Silver tier · 5,272 followers · uploading since 2016

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Permissions (9)

Core Defense requests 9 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.core.defense.game.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Core Defense APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Core Defense APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 123fc136e66e34fb1f09e191ef5a1380.