DG2: Defense Grid 2 (2014)

Developer: Hidden Path Entertainment
Publisher: Hidden Path Entertainment, 505 Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 3,419 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 36 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical tower defense game that feels tense and rewarding as you carefully plan placements and adapt to evolving threats.

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What players say

Players call this one of the best tower defense games ever, praising its strategic depth and replayability. There is disagreement on the scoring system: some find it overly complex compared to the first game, while others see it as the key to mastery. Long-time fans express disappointment that no sequel followed.

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