Defense Grid: The Awakening is a Strategy game from Hidden Path Entertainment with a 96% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Hidden Path Entertainment
- Release year
- 2008
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.99
- Review signal
- 96% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Supported OS: Windows XP, Vista Processor: 1.8GHz CPU or higher Memory: 512 MB RAM Hard disk space: 1GB available space DirectX version: DirectX 9.0c or higher, June 2008 version or later Video: Video: DirectX 9 video card with shader 2 support such as the following: ATI Radeon 9600 or newer (9600-9800, X300-X1950, HD 2400-HD 4870) NVIDIA GeForce 6100 or newer (6100-6800, 7100-7950, 8300-8800, 9600-9800, or GTX 216-280)
- Recommended
- Supported OS: Windows XP, Vista Processor: dual core 2.0GHz CPU or higher Memory: 1GB RAM XP, 1.5GB RAM Vista Hard disk space: 1GB available space DirectX version: DirectX 9.0c or higher, June 2008 version or later Video: DirectX 9 video card with shader 3 support and 256MB VRAM such as the following: ATI Radeon X700 or newer (X700-X1950, HD 2400-HD 4870) NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or newer (7600-7950, 8300-8800, 9600-9800, or GTX 216-280) Controller: Optionally supports Microsoft Game Controller for Windows
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Defense Grid: The Awakening is worth a closer look if you want replayable, management, strong atmosphere, and exploration.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, replayable, management, and exploration.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Why it fits
Check it if you want strategy filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.