DG2: Defense Grid 2 is a Strategy game from Hidden Path Entertainment with a 87% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player, co-op.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Hidden Path Entertainment
- Release year
- 2014
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.99
- Review signal
- 87% positive
Screenshots






System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 or later Processor: Dual core CPU 2.0Ghz or faster Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10 video card manufactured after 2006 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 2 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OSX Lion (10.7.5) or higher Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (2GHz or better) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon 2400/GeForce 8600/Intel HD 3000 256MB+ Storage: 2 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: SteamOS Machines Processor: Dual 2.0Ghz CPUs or better 64-bit capable processor Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA, AMD or Intel graphics card with Open GL 3.2 or higher drivers for SteamOS Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: UEFI boot support
From Steam reviews
Review notes
DG2: Defense Grid 2 is worth a closer look if you want great with friends, replayable, and solo-friendly.
Best for players who want great with friends, replayable, and solo-friendly.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
Steam review snapshots
I especially like the multiple difficulty levels, various modes, enemy and tower descriptions, story and script access from the menu screen, the…This social dimension adds significant replay value, fostering a sense of community and friendly competition that extends the game's lifespan beyond the…All that being said – while DG2 can sometimes fail to explain itself or it's mechanics, and has some teething issues with…Why it fits
Check it if you want strategy filtered by weird, single-player, co-op.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.