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Great strategy is timeless. Build, adapt, and defend across dynamic maps, solo or online - every session brings new strategies, new solutions, and new surprises. Now is the perfect time to enter the grid.
717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
149 months, May 2014 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 435 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 282 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
DG2: Defense Grid 2 was released on 23 Sep, 2014.
| Language | Full audio |
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| English | ● |
| French | ● |
| Italian | |
| German | ● |
| Spanish - Spain | ● |
| Japanese | |
| Korean | ● |
| Portuguese - Portugal | |
| Russian | |
| Simplified Chinese | ● |
| Traditional Chinese |
A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.
65 achievements in total.
40 developer announcements, Sep 2014 to Apr 2026 · times in UTC
A small update addressing a few bugs and usability updates: Cloud save and leaderboard capacity upgraded - leaderboards and cloud saves should now resume working for the players who have played Defense Grid 2 the most Chapter arrows in the…
Patch notesThe first official expansion to Defense Grid 2 is now available - just a few(!) years after DG2's launch! These new advanced levels continue the campaign and begin right after Chapter 5 (which is likely where the game puts you if you've…
pobstDG2 got an update today, in 2026.DG2 now has full VO audio for Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Korean!The DG2 Special Edition now includes the official Soundtrack (you get it automatically if you already have the Special Edition or the…
Patch notesHere are the latest details on Defense Grid 2:DG2's last product update was May 2018 As of April 2023, AMD has updated drivers to fix and support DG2 operationIn addition to the community maps that can be purchased in Steam Workshop, free…
Patch notesPC • Fixed the dreaded crash that could occur when rewinding! • Fixed a bug that prohibited entry into the Custom Levels screen • Fixed a crash involving the Tesla tower • Fixed a crash that could occur when closing the Settings screen •…
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DevgamerCheck out the new Defense Grid Board game with board game developers and the DG2 Devs! https://www.twitch.tv/gene_defect
DevgamerCheck out the new Defense Grid Board game with board game developers and the DG2 Devs! https://www.twitch.tv/gene_defect
DevgamerPlease join and ask him any questions you might have about our games, VR, or Rocket Science. https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/49uwud/dev_showcase_ama_with_defense_grid_2_and_jeff/
DevgamerPlease join and ask him any questions you might have about our games, VR, or Rocket Science. https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/49uwud/dev_showcase_ama_with_defense_grid_2_and_jeff/
DevgamerːsteamhappyːCheck it Out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfCpPLkOb8A ːsteamhappyː
DevgamerːsteamhappyːCheck it Out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfCpPLkOb8A ːsteamhappyː
DevgamerDG2 May Steam Update - PC only (Mac soon) DGArchitect custom scripts now support all game modes DGArchitect maps can now include Classic Open mode scoring DG Architect ray tracing bug fixed that prevented block properties from being…
pobstDG2 May Steam Update - PC only (Mac soon) DGArchitect custom scripts now support all game modes DGArchitect maps can now include Classic Open mode scoring DG Architect ray tracing bug fixed that prevented block properties from being…
Patch notesWe recently sent a newsletter to our community. In case you missed it you can read the full newsletter here: DG2 Spring Newsletter Some Highlights: Defense Grid 2 now more affordable than ever! DG2 is now the sweetest deal out there. Get…
NerdmaidWe recently sent a newsletter to our community. In case you missed it you can read the full newsletter here: DG2 Spring Newsletter Some Highlights: Defense Grid 2 now more affordable than ever! DG2 is now the sweetest deal out there. Get…
NerdmaidGameplay: New Game Type: Classic Open. Classic Open introduces the original DG scoring model to DG2. It is available for all single player missions and modes. No medals are awarded in Classic Open. Tower Limit Mode Fix: Fixed bug in which…
NerdmaidGameplay: New Game Type: Classic Open. Classic Open introduces the original DG scoring model to DG2. It is available for all single player missions and modes. No medals are awarded in Classic Open. Tower Limit Mode Fix: Fixed bug in which…
Patch notesSetting the bar as the definitive tower defense game, Defense Grid 2 introduces new worlds and threats to test your tower placement strategies. With a bold new look and the addition of new game modes. Try the first chapter today for free.…
KaboomSetting the bar as the definitive tower defense game, Defense Grid 2 introduces new worlds and threats to test your tower placement strategies. With a bold new look and the addition of new game modes. Try the first chapter today for free.…
KaboomThis update fixes a number of graphical issues that some players reported on specific Mac configurations. - Fixed an issue where some levels were showing up unlit. - Fixed an issue where some art assets were invisible.
JokerThis update fixes a number of graphical issues that some players reported on specific Mac configurations. - Fixed an issue where some levels were showing up unlit. - Fixed an issue where some art assets were invisible.
JokerThis small update fixes a few known issues and new problems reported by users since yesterday's release. - Fixed issues with some Nvidea cards. If you previously added the -forwardshading option to the Defense Grid 2 launch options in…
twig314159This small update fixes a few known issues and new problems reported by users since yesterday's release. - Fixed issues with some Nvidea cards. If you previously added the -forwardshading option to the Defense Grid 2 launch options in…
twig314159The Mac and Linux versions are here! We are still looking into the known issues and will update the builds as needed. Enjoy! If you have the previous version of the Mac or Linux builds, please be sure to completely uninstall before updating…
twig314159The Mac and Linux versions are here! We are still looking into the known issues and will update the builds as needed. Enjoy! If you have the previous version of the Mac or Linux builds, please be sure to completely uninstall before updating…
twig314159The Mac beta version of the game will be unavailable as we prepare for the release of the Mac and Linux versions on Oct. 14th.
twig314159The Mac beta version of the game will be unavailable as we prepare for the release of the Mac and Linux versions on Oct. 14th.
twig314159We have a new DG2 update for you this week in early October. It comes with some new functionality and game improvements as well as bug and crash fixes. We hope you enjoy! New functionality: - Actual Full screen mode now supported (works…
twig314159We have a new DG2 update for you this week in early October. It comes with some new functionality and game improvements as well as bug and crash fixes. We hope you enjoy! New functionality: - Actual Full screen mode now supported (works…
twig314159When you purchase Defense Grid 2 on Steam, you can play the game on Windows, Mac, and SteamOS/Linux. If you wish to check out the SteamOS & Mac versions prior to October 14th, you have access to early-but-not-complete versions of Defense…
pobstWhen you purchase Defense Grid 2 on Steam, you can play the game on Windows, Mac, and SteamOS/Linux. If you wish to check out the SteamOS & Mac versions prior to October 14th, you have access to early-but-not-complete versions of Defense…
pobstSome DG2 Fixes for Your Weekend: Today we're releasing an update that helps increase launcher performance and fixes several bugs. - Launcher now loads locally and only a few elements are populated when an online connection is present…
pobstSome DG2 Fixes for Your Weekend: Today we're releasing an update that helps increase launcher performance and fixes several bugs. - Launcher now loads locally and only a few elements are populated when an online connection is present…
pobstToday, we're opening up the free DLC offer for registering your email. Click in the upper left hand area of the launcher to go to the registration site. A free Steam key for the Designer's cut of Double-Take will be sent to your email for…
pobstToday, we're opening up the free DLC offer for registering your email. Click in the upper left hand area of the launcher to go to the registration site. A free Steam key for the Designer's cut of Double-Take will be sent to your email for…
pobstWhen you purchase Defense Grid 2 on Steam, your key works for Windows, Mac, and SteamOS/Linux. If you wish to check out the SteamOS & Mac versions prior to October 14th, you will receive access to early-but-not-complete versions of Defense…
pobstWhen you purchase Defense Grid 2 on Steam, your key works for Windows, Mac, and SteamOS/Linux. If you wish to check out the SteamOS & Mac versions prior to October 14th, you will receive access to early-but-not-complete versions of Defense…
pobstWhen you purchase Defense Grid 2 on Steam, your key works for Windows, Mac, and SteamOS/Linux. If you wish to check out the SteamOS & Mac versions prior to October 14th, you will receive access to early-but-not-complete versions of Defense…
pobstEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Defense Grid 2 - Aftermath | Windows | 08 Mar 2026 |
| Defense Grid 2 Original Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 04 Mar 2026 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch DG2: Defense Grid 2 | DefenseGrid2_Release.exe | windows | ||
| Launch DG2: Defense Grid 2 | run_dg2.sh | linux | ||
| Launch DG2: Defense Grid 2 | run_dg2.sh | macos |
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