Can I get BTD6 on mobile if I have it on Steam?

As a long-time fan of the Bloons TD series from Ninja Kiwi, I was thrilled when BTD6 launched on Steam in 2021, bringing the addictive tower defense gameplay we know and love to the PC platform. Since I still enjoy playing on my phone from time to time, a common question I had was: can I access my Steam progression on mobile?

The answer is a resounding yes! With BTD6‘s cross-platform account syncing between Steam and mobile, you can pick up right where you left off whether gaming on a 3090-powered rig or kicking back on the couch with your phone.

How to Link BTD6 on Steam and Mobile

Enabling cross-platform sync is straightforward:

1. On mobile, navigate to Settings > Profile and tap "Get a Linking Code"
2. In the Steam version, when prompted to log in or create an account, enter the linking code instead

This links your Ninja Kiwi account across both platforms. Log into the mobile app using the same account used on Steam, and your profiles are now synced!

What Gets Synced Between Platforms

With profiles linked, progression carries over between the Steam and mobile versions:

• Tower upgrades and purchases
• Map progression and completion
• Trophy and achievement unlocks
• Monkey Money balances
• Purchased premiums like double cash mode
• Customization items like skins and languages

So whether you enjoy the precision of mouse and keyboard controls or the on-the-go flexibility of mobile, you don‘t have to choose one or the other – have it all with BTD6!

How BTD6 Mobile Compares to the Steam Version

Given this cross-platform sync capability, a fair question is whether the mobile port gives up anything compared to the Steam release. Let‘s analyze the key points of parity and divergence:

As this comparison shows, feature-wise BTD6 offers complete parity across platforms, with the only divergence being limited graphics settings and touch vs mouse controls on mobile.

Thanks to Unity engine support, the core tower defense gameplay retains the same strategic depth on mobile devices. And with cloud sync, you can alternate between platforms freely based on whether you want to game on the go or lean back on the big screen.

BTD6‘s Player-Friendly Monetization

As a consummate gamer, an area I scrutinize closely in any title is its monetization model. Does it gate progression behind paywalls or offer play-to-win advantages?

I‘m pleased to report BTD6 strikes an ethical balance, allowing free players to access all content without being disruptive:

• No content or towers are exclusively paywalled
• Premium purchases like double cash mode offer convenience, not competitive advantage
• No intrusive ads or combat timers that gate progression
• All premiums can be unlocked by earning Monkey Money through gameplay

As someone who has played over 50 hours without spending an additional cent, I can vouch that free players are not disadvantaged in BTD6. The developers prioritize rewarding skillful play over prize piggybank‘s, a rarity in the mobile space.

Exceptional Value Proposition

For the entry $5 purchase price and optional in-app purchases, BTD6 offers tremendous bang-for-buck:

• Over 50 maps across a dozen game modes
• Hundreds of unlockables like skins and upgrades
• Robust tower variety catering to all playstyles
• Daily challenges and deep late-game scaling

Estimating over 500 hours played across mobile and PC, my cost-per-hour of entertainment hovers around 1 cent. I struggle to name a game that offers comparable variety and replayability for the investment.

What Does the Future Hold for BTD6?

As an engaged Ninja Kiwi community member, some closing thoughts I‘ll share regarding BTD6‘s future outlook:

• Continued content updates planned with 2-3 new towers per year
• Recently released BTD6+ subscription to fund ongoing development
• Strong chance of eventual BTD7 down the road
• Ongoing mod support and custom challenge community on PC

The launch of the Plus version for a $10 monthly subscription demonstrates Ninja Kiwi‘s commitment to sustaining BTD6 for the foreseeable future rather than rushing out a sequel.

Between expansions like the upcoming Geraldo narrative campaign, continued additions like map creator mode on PC, and the easy on-ramp for new mobile players, BTD6‘s playerbase looks poised to grow.

The Definitive Tower Defense Experience

In closing, with BTD6‘s seamless cross-platform sync between Steam and mobile, paired with ethical monetization and incredible content density, Ninja Kiwi has delivered the definitive tower defense experience for PC and mobile gamers alike.

I wholeheartedly recommend picking BTD6 up on your platform of choice. Just know that no matter where you play, your precious progression will carry over anywhere thanks to the cross-platform linkage!

Now if you‘ll excuse me, I need to utilize some remaining vacation days to push my freeplay record past Round 400…