Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 22 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Co-op: 11 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 9 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 79 sampled reviews
Based on 222 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 79 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
88% of themes are praise12% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
22 of 79 sampled reviews raised it
Defence, developed and published by Rattleaxe Games, is a compelling entry into the real-time strategy genre that skillfully merges tower defense elements with autobattler mechanics to create a fast-paced yet accessible gameplay experience.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
11 of 79 sampled reviews raised it
The game’s support for split-screen play is a welcome feature that encourages social and competitive play in the same physical space, fostering a communal gaming experience.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
9 of 79 sampled reviews raised it
Defence successfully carves out a niche within the RTS genre by offering an accessible yet strategically rich experience that blends tower defense and autobattler elements with a nostalgic pixel-art style.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
9 of 79 sampled reviews raised it
At the same time, D.O.T. has a really fun and extensive story mode with levels that unfold like a puzzle box!
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
8 of 79 sampled reviews raised it
This flexibility in multiplayer and single-player modes broadens the game’s appeal, making it a versatile option for a wide audience.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
7 of 79 sampled reviews raised it
For those who prefer solo play, the AI opponents provide a challenging alternative, with various difficulty levels to suit different skill sets.
+1 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay22 reviews
Co-op11 reviews
Graphics9 reviews
Story9 reviews
Multiplayer8 reviews
Difficulty7 reviews
Controls6 reviews
Divided opinion
Audio100% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Co-op
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Shared/Split Screen
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen PvP
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
Store features
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Playable without Timed Input
- Remote Play Together
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
On sale, not the lowest
$10.87$19.78−45%
The lowest we've tracked is $9.57.
11 points recordedtoday · $10.87
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