Defense Grid: The Awakening (2008)
- Developer
- Hidden Path Entertainment
- Genres
- Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 5,357 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 12 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A polished, strategic tower defense that feels methodical and rewarding as you build and adjust your defenses against waves of enemies.
strategicaddictiveengagingpolishedaccessiblereplayabletensemethodical
What players say
Players call this a classic tower defense with a satisfying core-stealing mechanic and strategic tower placement. They praise the amount of content and included DLC, though some find the announcer grating and the graphics dated.
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