Defense Grid 2
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Online co-op
- Yes, up to 2 players
- Split-screen
- Yes
- Languages
- 11 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Linux | 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 |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| macOS | 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 |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
Plays on Oculus Rift. Detailed requirements are not published.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10 or later |
| Processor | Dual core CPU 2.0Ghz or faster |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 10 video card manufactured after 2006 |
| Storage | 2 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Needs about 2 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (PS4) Amazon.com (Xbox One)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $9.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 |
Last checked 19 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Defense Grid 2 alone?
Yes, Defense Grid 2 has a single-player mode.
Is Defense Grid 2 multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player, Split screen.
Does Defense Grid 2 have online co-op?
Yes, Defense Grid 2 supports online co-op for up to 2 players.
Does Defense Grid 2 have split-screen?
Yes, Defense Grid 2 supports local split-screen.
What languages does Defense Grid 2 support?
Audio: Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Korean, Spanish (Spain).
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run Defense Grid 2?
The minimum is Dual core CPU 2.0Ghz or faster, 3 GB RAM and DirectX 10 video card manufactured after 2006.
What platforms is Defense Grid 2 on?
Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Oculus Rift, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
Where is Defense Grid 2 cheapest?
In United States, at $9.99 on Steam, as last checked.