Strategy · 2008
Defense Grid: The Awakening
Microsoft’s tower defence The game is one in the genre of tower defense, developed by Hidden Path Entertainment for PC and Xbox 360. Later it was ported to the Mac, and for other consoles in 2013. For Xbox owners, it was distributed free of charge to all holders of the Gold Xbox Live subscription. The game was…
Key facts
- Released
- 8 December 2008
- Genre
- Strategy · Indie
- Length
- ≈ 4 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · Xbox
- Studio
- Hidden Path Entertainment
- Critics
- Metacritic 81
- Steam reviews
- 96% positive (5,142 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2008 classic that aged well
- "Brainy" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Defense Grid: The Awakening?
Expect about 4 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Defense Grid: The Awakening with friends?
No, Defense Grid: The Awakening is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Defense Grid: The Awakening on?
Defense Grid: The Awakening is available on PC and Xbox.
Is Defense Grid: The Awakening a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 81. On Steam, 96% positive (5,142 reviews).
What games are like Defense Grid: The Awakening?
In the same spirit: X-Morph: Defense, Anomaly: Warzone Earth and Revenge of the Titans.
