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Defense Grid: The Awakening
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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.
Playtime Estimates
Main Story11.4h
Main + Extra31.1h
Completionist104.0h
All Styles22.9h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 9/19/2026
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Languages
| Language | Support |
|---|---|
| English | Interface |
| French | Interface |
| Italian | Interface |
| German | Interface |
| Spanish (Spain) | Interface |
| English | Audio |
| French | Audio |
| German | Audio |
| Italian | Audio |
| Spanish (Spain) | Audio |
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Game Info
Release Date12/8/2008
DeveloperHidden Path Entertainment
PublisherMicrosoft
PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One
GenresReal Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Indie
IGDB Rating71/100 (42)
Game Modes
Single player
Themes
Science fiction
Perspectives
Bird view / Isometric
Release Dates
Xbox 360Sep 2, 2009
PC (Microsoft Windows)Dec 8, 2008
MacJun 8, 2010
Xbox OneNov 12, 2015