Underplayed Gems

Defense Grid: The Awakening (2008)

Defense Grid: The Awakening cover
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

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How it feels

A polished, strategic tower defense that feels methodical and rewarding as you build and adjust your defenses against waves of enemies.

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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.

Screenshots

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