The world of Pokémon Tower Defense (PTD), created by Sam and Dan Games, is a fan-made adventure that twists the classic catch-and-battle formula into a strategic defense of the Kanto and Johto regions.

: The unreleased or alpha stages of PTD 3 hinted at a story of "Family Betrayal," focusing on a character named Noah Ketchum and his descent into creating a "Neo Team Rocket". Key Gameplay Mechanics Pokemon Tower Defense 2 Story Mode Part 30: Surfing USA

The narrative begins with a mysterious shift in Pokémon behavior—they have become aggressive, attacking in massive hordes rather than individual encounters.