Reroute: How to Play, Controls and Tower Layout Tips
Reroute is a free strategy tower defense game on Poki by Yodco Media. Every tower you place does two jobs: it attacks enemies and redirects their path across a hex grid. Place cannons, bombs and ballistas to funnel waves into kill zones, and keep upgrading as each wave gets stronger. Click or tap to buy a tower, and click and hold to move it. It launched in October 2026 and is rated 4.5 from 2,034 votes (11 Nov 2026).
Quick facts
| Developer | Yodco Media |
|---|---|
| Genre | Strategy / tower defense |
| Released | October 2026 |
| Platforms | Browser: desktop, phone, tablet |
| Controls | Click/tap to buy, click and hold to move |
| Poki rating | 4.5 (2,034 votes, 11 Nov 2026) |
| Official site | Play free on Poki |
Where to play
Poki does not provide embeds for other sites, so we link to the official page.
What is Reroute?
Reroute is a strategy tower defense game by Yodco Media. Its twist, in the official words: “every tower you place does double duty — it attacks enemies and redirects their path across a hex grid.” It was released in October 2026. At our 11 November 2026 check it was rated 4.5 from 2,034 votes.
How to play Reroute
- Buy towers and place them on the hex grid.
- Each tower blocks and redirects the enemy path as well as attacking.
- Funnel waves into kill zones with cannons, bombs and ballistas.
- Keep upgrading, because every wave brings stronger enemies.
- Protect your castle. The smarter your layout, the longer it survives.
Reroute controls
Official controls: click or tap to buy a tower, and click and hold to move the tower around. Being able to move towers means you can reshape the enemy path between waves.
Layout tips from the official rules
- Think of towers as walls first. Each one changes the route, so plan the path before you plan damage.
- Build a long route into one kill zone, then stack cannons, bombs and ballistas around it.
- Move towers with click and hold when a new wave beats your layout.
- Keep upgrading every wave, since enemies get more powerful each time.
Are there Reroute codes?
No. The official Poki page lists no codes or cheats.
Platforms
Free in any modern browser on Poki: Windows, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS computers, plus Android and iOS phones and tablets. No download or account is needed.
FAQ
How do you play Reroute?
Place towers on a hex grid. Each tower attacks enemies and redirects their path, so you funnel waves into kill zones and keep upgrading.
What are the controls in Reroute?
Click or tap to buy a tower; click and hold to move it around.
What towers are in Reroute?
The official page names cannons, bombs and ballistas.
Who made Reroute?
Yodco Media.
Is Reroute free?
Yes, it is free on Poki in a browser on desktop, phone or tablet.
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Sources: Poki — Reroute (official game page)
Unofficial fan guide. Reroute is developed by Yodco Media and published on Poki. We are not affiliated with either.