DG2: Defense Grid 2
2014 · Isometric
80Recommended
81OpenCritic
81Metacritic
87Steam
Great strategy is timeless. Build, adapt, and defend across dynamic maps, solo or online - every session brings new strategies, new solutions, and new surprises. Now is the perfect time to enter the grid.
PlatformsPC PS4 Xbox Series PS5 Xbox One Switch
GenreTower defense Adventure Real-time strategy
CameraIsometric
ModesSingle-player Online co-op Split screen Multiplayer / PvP One copy is enough
EnglishVoice-over and text
Player score87% · 3 K reviews
Playing now~49 on Steam
Time to beatHowLongToBeat ↗
Release date2014
Steam price$9.99
DeveloperHidden Path Entertainment
PublisherHidden Path Entertainment
Key tagsTower Defense Strategy Indie Sci-fi
Major updates
Aftermath DLC comes to Defense Grid 2 · Mar 2026System requirements
Minimum 3 GB RAM · 2 GB✓Steam Deck VerifiedMin & recommended
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or later |
| Processor | Dual core CPU 2.0Ghz or faster |
| Memory | 3 GB |
| Graphics | DirectX 10 video card manufactured after 2006 |
| DirectX | 10 |
| Storage | 2 GB |
From the game’s Steam store page.



