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Defense Grid: The Awakening

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App ID 18500
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Hidden Path Entertainment
Supported Systems Windows
Last Change Number 24981165
Last Record Update 28 August 2024 – 20:11:54 UTC ()
Release Date 8 December 2008 – 21:00:00 UTC ()
😍 92.67%
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In-Game

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.

Steam price history

Current Price $9.99
Lowest Recorded Price $1.49 at -85% 19 December 2014
Currency Current Price Converted Price Lowest Recorded Price
U.S. Dollar $9.99 $9.99 $1.49 $1.49 at -85%
Russian Ruble 259 ₽ $2.70 -72.88% $0.30 29 ₽ at -85%
Brazilian Real R$ 20,69 $3.79 -62.05% $0.46 R$ 2,54 at -85%
Kazakhstani Tenge 1850₸ $3.81 -61.81% $0.95 462₸ at -75%
Ukrainian Hryvnia 169₴ $4.08 -59.08% $1.01 42₴ at -75%
Indian Rupee ₹ 349 $4.15 -58.42% $1.03 ₹ 87 at -75%
Colombian Peso COL$ 18500 $4.39 -55.98% $1.09 COL$ 4625 at -75%
Indonesian Rupiah Rp 69999 $4.46 -55.28% $0.86 Rp 13499 at -85%
South African Rand R 79.00 $4.51 -54.77% $1.12 R 19.75 at -75%
Chilean Peso CLP$ 4400 $4.75 -52.39% $1.18 CLP$ 1100 at -75%
Vietnamese Dong 120000₫ $4.84 -51.50% $1.21 30000₫ at -75%
Philippine Peso ₱289.95 $5.11 -48.76% $0.84 ₱47.98 at -85%
Chinese Yuan ¥ 37 $5.27 -47.23% $1.28 ¥ 9 at -75%
South Asia - USD $5.49 $5.49 -45.05% $1.37 $1.37 at -75%
Uruguayan Peso $U229 $5.49 -45.00% $1.36 $U57 at -75%
Malaysian Ringgit RM23.50 $5.56 -44.26% $0.81 RM3.45 at -85%
Thai Baht ฿189.00 $5.69 -42.95% $0.99 ฿32.85 at -85%
Taiwan Dollar NT$ 186 $5.76 -42.33% $1.42 NT$ 46 at -75%
Saudi Riyal 21.95 SR $5.84 -41.51% $1.45 5.48 SR at -75%
Peruvian Sol S/.22.00 $5.88 -41.13% $1.47 S/.5.50 at -75%
Mexican Peso Mex$ 113.99 $5.91 -40.84% $0.85 Mex$ 16.49 at -85%
CIS - U.S. Dollar $6.29 $6.29 -37.04% $0.89 $0.89 at -85%
Kuwaiti Dinar 1.95 KD $6.37 -36.23% $1.56 0.48 KD at -75%
Hong Kong Dollar HK$ 52.00 $6.69 -32.98% $1.67 HK$ 13.00 at -75%
Norwegian Krone 72,00 kr $6.75 -32.37% $0.98 10,50 kr at -85%
Japanese Yen ¥ 1010 $6.79 -32.02% $0.98 ¥ 147 at -85%
Qatari Riyal 24.99 QR $6.82 -31.67% $1.70 6.24 QR at -75%
New Zealand Dollar NZ$ 12.39 $7.63 -23.60% $1.84 NZ$ 2.99 at -75%
Singapore Dollar S$10.00 $7.67 -23.21% $1.20 S$1.57 at -85%
South Korean Won ₩ 10500 $7.79 -21.96% $1.94 ₩ 2620 at -75%
U.A.E. Dirham 29.00 AED $7.89 -20.97% $1.97 7.25 AED at -75%
Canadian Dollar CDN$ 11.49 $8.46 -15.31% $1.20 CDN$ 1.64 at -85%
Euro 7,99€ $8.77 -12.17% $1.47 1,34€ at -85%
Costa Rican Colon ₡4600 $8.83 -11.59% $2.20 ₡1150 at -75%
Polish Zloty 35,99zł $9.15 -8.37% $2.28 8,99zł at -75%
British Pound £6.99 $9.17 -8.19% $1.36 £1.04 at -85%
Israeli New Shekel ₪36.95 $9.64 -3.46% $2.40 ₪9.23 at -75%
Australian Dollar A$ 14.50 $9.89 -0.98% $2.46 A$ 3.62 at -75%
LATAM - U.S. Dollar $9.99 $9.99 $2.49 $2.49 at -75%
MENA - U.S. Dollar $9.99 $9.99 $2.49 $2.49 at -75%
Swiss Franc CHF 10.50 $12.24 +22.57% $2.91 CHF 2.50 at -75%
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Additional Information

Developer Hidden Path Entertainment
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metacritic_name Defense Grid: The Awakening
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controller_support full
metacritic_score 81
NoServers Yes
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/defense-grid-the-awakening?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
primarycache 18501
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GameManualURL http://store.steampowered.com/manual/18500/
developer_url http://www.hiddenpath.com
community_visible_stats Yes
InstallScript installscript.vdf
DLCAvailableOnStore Yes
LaunchEULA http://www.steampowered.com/eula_defensegrid
RetailAutoStart Yes
Publisher Hidden Path Entertainment
eulas
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id18500_eula_1
nameDefense Grid: The Awakening EULA
urlhttp://store.steampowered.com//eula/18500_eula_1
SortAs Defense Grid
Store Release Date 8 December 2008 ()
community_hub_visible Yes
Social Media https://discord.gg/hiddenpath
https://www.youtube.com/@HiddenpathEnt
Primary Genre Strategy (2)
Store Genres Indie (23), Strategy (2)
Steam Release Date 8 December 2008 – 21:00:00 UTC ()
Original Release Date 8 December 2008 – 08:00:00 UTC () (1228723200)
Store Asset Modification Time 29 October 2022 – 01:24:02 UTC () (1667006642)
review_score 9
review_percentage 96
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • category: Playable
  • test_timestamp: 5 February 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 41074
  • configuration:
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    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke0
    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
    primary_player_is_controller_slot_01
    non_deck_display_glyphs1
    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-stable
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu

Supported Languages

5 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles Achievements
English Yes Yes
French Yes Yes
Italian Yes Yes
German Yes Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes Yes

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