Refactor

Turn-based tower defense where you shape the enemy's route

GAGA · Published by LightOn Game · Released Mar 28, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 462
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Sep 21, 2023
Minimum PC: HD 6790; 2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Refactor?

You defend Earth from alien invaders in this single-player tower defense roguelite. You place elemental towers on a grid, combine them into stronger towers with different abilities, and use traps to support your defenses.

For you if...

+you enjoy experimenting with complex defensive builds

Not for you if...

−you prefer straightforward upgrades with few interacting systems
−you want cooperative or competitive multiplayer

What players say

85% of 462 reviews are positive

Players praise the strategic depth of the building and tower combination systems. Common complaints are that luck can outweigh planning, English translations are unclear, and the interface is awkward to use.

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Refactor system requirements

Minimum: HD 6790, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7+
Processor: AMD Athlon X4 5350, Intel Core i3-2100T or equivalent
Graphics: GeForce GTX 480M, Radeon HD 6790 or equivalent
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space

Does Refactor have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Refactor run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 23
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: Simplified Chinese, English.

Does Refactor use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam