DG2: Defense Grid 2

Sci-fi tower defense with changing maps and replayable challenges

Hidden Path Entertainment · Released Sep 23, 2014

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 3,464
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 21; peak 24h 36
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 4 months ago; Apr 24, 2026

What is DG2: Defense Grid 2?

A sci-fi tower defense game in which you place and upgrade towers to stop enemy waves. Its story-driven campaign takes place on maps that shift during play, as you defend against invaders. Challenge variants, online co-op, and competitive multiplayer provide other ways to play.

For you if...

+you like revisiting levels to improve your scores
+you enjoy trying different defenses on changing maps
+you want cooperative or competitive tower defense

Not for you if...

−you prefer direct combat over placing defensive towers
−you dislike replaying maps under different challenge rules

What players say

87% of 3,464 reviews are positive

Players praise the map variety, challenge modes, and replayability. Some complain about the interface and progression changes compared with the first game.

Screenshots and trailer

DG2: Defense Grid 2 system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or later
Processor: Dual core CPU 2.0Ghz or faster
Graphics: DirectX 10 video card manufactured after 2006
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 65
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Simplified Chinese. Text only: Italian, Japanese, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Traditional Chinese.