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Defense Grid: The Awakening

Defense Grid: The Awakening

Release dateDec 8, 2008
Ratings & reviews
A tower defense game where you have to defend Power Cores from being stolen. Tower construction is limited to specified platforms on where you can place 1 out of 10 diffrent upgradeable towers. Towers can not be destroyed by the enemies. Tower placement is key to progress in this game as they each have pros and cons. During the game you battle a variety of 15 diffrent "Insectoid" enemies with various abilitys to handle such as stealth, speed, armor and shields etc. The invaders can carry 1-3 powercores as they reach the powerstations and try to make their escape.
IndieReal Time Strategy (RTS)Science fictionSingle playerSimulator

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Best Price Right Now

$3.99
Steam
Purchase
Observed 3 days ago

Historical Low

$3.99
Steam
Observed Oct 2, 2026

Edition / bundle

Available at 2 stores · 3 editions / bundles

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Defense Grid: The Awakening

Store Link
Steam
$3.99
$9.99
Observed 3 days ago
-60%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
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Epic Games Store
$9.99
Observed 8 hours ago
0%
Purchase
  • Steam
    $3.99
    $9.99
    Observed 3 days ago
    -60%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
    Purchase
  • Epic Games Store
    $9.99
    Observed 8 hours ago
    0%
    Purchase

Defense Grid: Containment Bundle

Store Link
Steam
$7.99
$19.99
Observed 3 days ago
-60%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
Purchase
  • Steam
    $7.99
    $19.99
    Observed 3 days ago
    -60%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
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Tower Defense Bundle

Store Link
Steam
$26.74
$41.20
Observed 3 days ago
-35%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
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  • Steam
    $26.74
    $41.20
    Observed 3 days ago
    -35%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
    Purchase

Price History

ObservedEpic Games Store · USDSteam · USD
42 days ago$9.99—
38 days ago$9.99$9.99
3 days ago$9.99$3.99

About Defense Grid: The Awakening

A tower defense game where you have to defend Power Cores from being stolen. Tower construction is limited to specified platforms on where you can place 1 out of 10 diffrent upgradeable towers. Towers can not be destroyed by the enemies. Tower placement is key to progress in this game as they each have pros and cons. During the game you battle a variety of 15 diffrent "Insectoid" enemies with various abilitys to handle such as stealth, speed, armor and shields etc. The invaders can carry 1-3 powercores as they reach the powerstations and try to make their escape.

Downloadable Content

7 catalog add-ons
7 DLCs
  • Defense Grid: DLC Bundle
    Defense Grid: DLC BundleAdd-on
    2010
    -60%$9.99
    $3.99
  • Defense Grid: Resurgence Map Pack 1
    Defense Grid: Resurgence Map Pack 1Add-on
    2010
    -24%$0.99
    $0.75
  • Defense Grid: The Awakening - Resurgence Map Pack 2
    Defense Grid: The Awakening - Resurgence Map Pack 2Add-on
    2010
    -24%$0.99
    $0.75
  • Defense Grid: The Awakening - Resurgence Map Pack 3
    Defense Grid: The Awakening - Resurgence Map Pack 3Add-on
    2010
    -24%$0.99
    $0.75

Game details

Release date
Dec 8, 2008
Developer
Hidden Path Entertainment
Publisher
Microsoft
Platforms
Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One
Genres
Indie, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
Themes
Science fiction
Game modes
Single player
Player perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Languages
LanguageAudioInterfaceSubtitles
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish (Spain)
Age ratings
ESRB: E10+, USK: 12, PEGI: 12, GRAC: 12+
Steam Deck Compatibility
Playable

System requirements

Minimum
OS
N/A
CPU
N/A
GPU
N/A
Memory
N/A
Storage
N/A
Recommended
OS
N/A
CPU
N/A
GPU
N/A
Memory
N/A
Storage
N/A

Games in the Series

Related titles in this series with current store prices
1 game
  • Defense Grid 2
    Defense Grid 2
    2014 · Indie
    -60%$9.99
    $3.99

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