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Defense Grid: The Awakening
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Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. A horde of enemies is invading, and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building fortification towers around their base.
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Multiplayer & Platform Capabilities
SINGLEPLAYER
✓ Supported
ONLINE CO-OP / PVP
Solo Only
LOCAL SPLIT-SCREEN
Unsupported
CONTROLLER / CROSSPLAY
✓ Full Controller Support
Gameplay Duration & Completion
Crowdsourced campaign length, extra objectives, and 100% completion metrics
Gameplay Format & DurationMultiplayer & Social
Session-Based / Party Multiplayer
Designed for dynamic rounds, party matchmaking, and infinite multiplayer replayability. No fixed linear campaign duration.
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System Requirements & Steam Deck
Steam Deck: PLAYABLE
- Full controller support enabled
- Native display resolution supported
Minimum Specifications
OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Processor (CPU): 1.8GHz CPU or higher
Memory (RAM): 512 MB RAM
Graphics (GPU): DirectX 11 compatible GPU
Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended Specifications (60 FPS Ultra)
OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Processor (CPU): dual core 2.0GHz CPU or higher
Memory (RAM): 1GB RAM XP, 1.5GB RAM Vista
Graphics (GPU): NVIDIA GeForce RTX / AMD Radeon RX
Storage: 10 GB SSD
Editions & Add-On Content (DLC)
Available game editions, collector bundles, Supporter Packs, and downloadable expansions
Base Edition
Defense Grid: The Awakening — Standard Edition
$9.99
- Full Base Game
- Steam Achievements
- Full Controller Support
Special / Supporter Edition
Defense Grid: Containment Bundle
$19.99
- Full Base Game Included
- Supporter / Bonus Digital Content & Cosmetics
- Steam Achievements
- Full Controller Support
DLCs, Expansions & Supporter Packs (6)
Defense Grid: The Awakening — Official Add-On / Expansion #1
On SteamOfficial downloadable expansion or add-on content for Defense Grid: The Awakening (Steam App ID #18523).
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Defense Grid: The Awakening — Official Add-On / Expansion #2
On SteamOfficial downloadable expansion or add-on content for Defense Grid: The Awakening (Steam App ID #18522).
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Defense Grid: The Awakening — Official Add-On / Expansion #3
On SteamOfficial downloadable expansion or add-on content for Defense Grid: The Awakening (Steam App ID #18508).
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Defense Grid: The Awakening — Official Add-On / Expansion #4
On SteamOfficial downloadable expansion or add-on content for Defense Grid: The Awakening (Steam App ID #18509).
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Defense Grid: The Awakening — Official Add-On / Expansion #5
On SteamOfficial downloadable expansion or add-on content for Defense Grid: The Awakening (Steam App ID #18520).
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Defense Grid: The Awakening — Official Add-On / Expansion #6
On SteamOfficial downloadable expansion or add-on content for Defense Grid: The Awakening (Steam App ID #18521).
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$9.99
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