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Defense Grid 2

Critic score5 critics
First release
Sep 23, 2014
Genres
Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Science fiction

Defense Grid 2, DG2, is the highly-anticipated sequel to Hidden Path Entertainment’s 2008 Defense Grid: The Awakening. Setting the bar as the definitive tower defense game, Defense Grid 2 introduces new worlds and threats to test your tower placement strategies. With a bold new look, a compelling single-player campaign, and the addition of new game modes, online player-versus-player and multiplayer co-op, every play-through brings fun new opportunities and challenges. DG2 comes with a story campaign featuring 21 stunning maps, dynamic level movement, an expanded story and cast of characters, hundreds of challenge mode experiences, new multiplayer modes, a procedurally driven audio score and the ability for players to build their own levels. DG2 also introduces players to DG Architect, a level creation tool set connected to Steam Workshop where players can create their own unique levels to share and possibly even sell if selected. DG2 for the PC was funded in part by Dracogen, a private investor after a 2012 Kickstarter campaign funded the original game's DLC, Defense Grid: Containment. DG2 is developed by Hidden Path Entertainment and published by 505 Games.

Also known as DG2, Defense Grid 2: Enhanced VR Edition, DefenseGrid2_Release.exe

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 23, 2014
Mac
Sep 23, 2014
PlayStation 4
Sep 23, 2014
All 9 release dates
Xbox One
Sep 23, 2014
Linux
Sep 23, 2014
Oculus Rift
Sep 23, 2014
Xbox One
Sep 24, 2014
PlayStation 4
Oct 01, 2014
Nintendo Switch
Feb 07, 2019
Game modes
Split screen, Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
tower defense, robots, steam, achievements, steam trading cards
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At a Glance

Critic Score
79

Overview

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 2,709 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
  • Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
  • LAN co-opIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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