Dungeon Defenders

Great game. Amazing maps, funny easter eggs, fun characters. One of the best games and the price is great as well.

good game but I wish I could download an older patch before the new community devlopment team took over

Do you enjoy Tower Defense style games?
Do you think you would enjoy shooting or meleeing enemies along with your Defenses doing their thing?

Then this is a good game for it.

The free DLC stuff is good enough to make the game generally worth it's cost I'd say. Usually the DLC go on sale for any of the other things (it's how I got all the base Heroes available, no cosmetics that I'm aware of) so just wait a little bit and they'll often be half or more off.

Overall the variety to each Hero makes it a very different experience and equipment will be locked by class (shows you which heroes can use it when you hover over) and Defenses are generally similar enough to get the idea but different enough to not do everything the same. One Defense throws fireballs while another hero's same slot Defense slows enemies down. Both are useful when used with some strategy.

The maps are all different, experiment with where you can and can't place towers, elevation problems for one could be a major advantage for another, and you'll find most of the equipment you'll use while leveling up. You also have what seems to be an infinite Item Box to store things just use "Lock Item" on stuff you want to keep so it doesn't get sold by accident when you hit "Sell All". Otherwise you can just one by one and "Sell to Bank" each item but locked items cannot be sold even then.

It has a slight learning curve given the 3D of it but it's not horrible. There are choke-points where enemies will funnel into that you can usually prioritize. After a certain point you're facing more and more enemies that are stronger and stronger and you can hit a brick wall of difficulty that requires leveling things up (including using stored mana to increase item levels for really good items you find and use for long periods of time) to tackle properly. I know I've had my fair share of getting beat to know sometimes what you thought would work doesn't.

The graphics are obviously dated by 2025 standards but it's a really old game. The gameplay is still pretty good, you just have to understand that some weapons are better at some things than others like some staffs shooting at a snail's pace compared to others that are full machine gun firing.

But I like the game, I know it was successful enough they made more games and more DLC so others liked it too, might be worth a trip down memory road or a dive into some older games that still hold up pretty well.

There's a ton of content.

It's a nice mix between tower defense and RPG action. The load of content means it can get a little confusing at times; but you will 100% get your time / moneys worth if you enjoy the game. Good for multiplayer too!

used to play from my 360, on steam the controls are a bit funky at first but once you get used to them its still as good as 360 days, iv been seeing this game get worked on recently and i hope they add cross play and a feature to let you change your key binds. i HIGHLY recommend this, its best with friends but not bad when solo.
if you've played dungeon defenders 2 and you haven't played the first one, you need to, the second game does not compare to the first game. something i hope the creators of dungeon defenders notices is that the simple graphics are better than the complicated graphics in 2. i hope this game gains popularity again, iv had quite a lot of fun playing it recently

A game I use to play as a kid that is still goated <3 So much fun with friends!

Dungeon Defenders is a fantastic blend of tower defense and action RPG, delivering addictive gameplay, deep customization, and fun co-op mechanics. Whether you're strategizing with friends or diving into solo play, the game offers an engaging mix of planning, combat, and loot-driven progression that keeps you coming back for more.

The gameplay is its biggest strength. Combining tower defense mechanics with real-time combat, Dungeon Defenders allows players to build elaborate defenses while actively fighting off waves of enemies with unique abilities and weapons. Each of the four main classes—Squire, Huntress, Apprentice, and Monk—has distinct strengths, towers, and playstyles, offering tons of variety and strategic depth.

The progression system is highly rewarding. Leveling up your hero, upgrading towers, collecting powerful loot, and fine-tuning your build creates an addictive gameplay loop. The RPG elements—such as stat customization, equipment upgrades, and pet companions—add another layer of depth, making each hero feel truly personalized.

The co-op experience is where the game truly shines. Whether playing with friends or random players online, team coordination and strategy play a huge role in success. Defending against massive enemy waves while working together to optimize defenses and handle tougher foes makes for endless replayability.

Visually, the game’s cartoony art style has aged well, with colorful environments and charming character designs that give it a lighthearted but engaging atmosphere. The soundtrack and effects complement the gameplay well, adding to the intensity of battle.

While the difficulty curve can be steep, especially in later levels and harder difficulties, it only adds to the sense of accomplishment when you finally overcome a tough challenge.

If you enjoy tower defense, action RPGs, and co-op multiplayer, Dungeon Defenders is an absolute must-play. It offers hours of addictive fun, whether you're optimizing builds, farming loot, or just enjoying chaotic battles with friends.

Rating: 9/10 – A fantastic mix of tower defense and action RPG mechanics with deep strategy and endless replayability.

Over all, a absolutely amazing game, the big issue I have is recently there was a 48 hour downtime for ranked (The only way to safely play multiplayer, and obtain achievments), which is what it is. But they took away access to the ranked saves which people had poured hours into, normally this isn't a bad thing as downtime will end. But as it has now ended, ranked specifically for redux no longer functions while standard ranked does. We have 0 comment on wether this is intentional or if something broke. But me and many others could have just lost hoursss of time without warning or chance to export saves. And any mention of this is ignored.

Since 2014 I have only had the PS3 to play this game on. It was old, but I would get on every month or so to play a little, just because I liked it so much.

A few days ago I saw this on sale, and prior I hadnt even realized it was on PC. I bought it and booted it up, only to realize that not only was it better than its PS3 version, but it was still regularly updating. I have already amassed 7 hours into this game, and I have been enjoying it way more than I thought I would.

Give it a try, you might find yourself sucked into the gameplay too. :)

I would recommend this game to anyone, literally everyone even. Super family friendly too. OG Developer got ownership of the game after a company had gotten rights a decade ago, currently is being maintained, updated, and has a growing community that's super cool.

Been a fan of this game for 12 years and will be for far longer than that. Its a simple formula for a great gaming couch play sesh.

Timeless classic, self contained and fun tower defense RPG.
a 3D tower defense for people who think Orcs must die! is too hands on, and for people who think bloons tower defense is too D.

Here's my experience:
- Screamed to assert dominance in the early stages of the game
- Kidnapped a flying cat that I then accidentally sold
- Played chicken
- Farmed for better gear and different accessories to feel more ~bonita~

only game i could eventually rack up hundreds of hours on and not have a single achievement

good game man. fr, but play with friends to have an even better game experience.

played a few hours. DD Awakened is dead and no longer updated. DD2 was okay. DD1 has aged like fine wine. The graphics are stylish to the point they really dont show much age, not like other games of this era do. Would recomend.

Dino Nuggies and Dungeon Defenders gets my dick hard
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7.5/10

nothing to ride home about, but probably my favorite tower defense game
ends up having a fairly repetitive game-play loop
the second game really expands and improves on most concepts in this game but, well, second game is ruined by some "outside factors" to put it lightly

pretty interesting game. kinda hit the point where endgame gets stale and u do the same thing but grinding for very miniscule upgrades.

tower stacking makes it a lot less interesting but kinda required with how grindy it is. wish there was an option for no trading but increased rates.

information should be more public with droprates/item quality. having to dig through discords to figure out how certain game mechanics work, or how some areas are just terrible to farm feels really bad.

most of my time is afk doing survival waves.

worth trying if you really like tower defence games and are looking for something different. buy everything on sale tho.

I played this game so much in 2012 back on the xbox 360 and its awesome that it still sees updates. i bought it again for the nostalgia not really thinking it would hold up to games from 2024 but i was heavily surprised that ive had more fun on this than most games ive played recently.

I've playd once came out, playing again in 2024/2025, and honestly, it's arguably the best Tower Defense Game ever made. So if you like Tower Defense games, I bet this game won't disappoint you.

A long time favorite for me and my family.

are you a depressed rotting gamer who does nothing but self loath
are you the typa fella that does nothing and sit home
are you working a deadbeat job
me too
play this game

I can't believe it took me so long to discover this game when Sanctum 2 was one of my earliest purchases on Steam

Id buy this game 10x over again at $60 if i could! This game is the most hidden of gems! A 10/10 game that never really gained a crazy amount of traction so it remains a hidden gem. Ive put thousands of hours into this game on PS3 in 2011 and have just came back to try out the pc version purely out of nostalgia and the PC version has way more content than consoles had so to say the least ill be spending another couple thousand hours on this game again especially with all the new pc exclusive content! There's so much to get through and collect. If you want to have fun dont take mana or weapons from strangers because its most likely modded ruining the whole experience of the game.

Great game. Nothing quick got to grind it all. Great to see it still supported after all of these years.

Can be solo or multiplayer. Fun game with a decent amount of customization.

Pretty fun game, variety of characters and fun things to do even years later

its fun addicting and play with a friend definitely worth it.

I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH THAT I BOUGHT IT FROM STEAM WHILE ALSO OWNIGN IT ON MY XBOX 360, THIS GAME IS AMAZING AND I LOVE HAVING NEW CONTENT TO PLAY ON THE PC VERSION.

Great game. they put out a ton of dlc before the other games came out and only like 4 since it became chromatic. buy it all on sale and enjoy the best version of dungeon defenders.

After like 15 years or so the dev/publisher realized they can milk it some. It's now a DLC boogaloozawaganza. Otherwise a fun game

God this game is addicting especially with friends. The game makes me feel like I missed out as a child.

Tower Defense game where you play a champion that can proactively engage the mobs after setting you various defenses. I'm not much into game-play loops but man does this hidden gem hook you into the loop, and the charming nature the game oozes makes me feel like a kid with my friends over.

Totally earns the "They don't make games like this anymore" badge.

Me and my dad always used to play this :P It brought many hours of joy, and pain because we were to aggresive on the trigger. The game is practically a tower shooter with some fun rpg elements. Heavy recommend, especially compared to awakened or dungeon defenders 2

My favorite little strategy game. A good one to grind and hyper-fixate on, lots of achievements and things to unlock

Been playing this for years, and still just as satisfying. Will also mention that this is easily one of the few games that it's pretty safe to leave your games open to public players. At this point it may be a little hard to find players out in open servers, but they are still there. Recommending for non-toxic online play.

OG D.D. is just sittin here saying "You tried to replace me, to make so many cheap copies of my glory and each failed you. So what did you do? You came crawling back to me."

They tried to revamp/replace/change the dungeon defenders formula when it was already amazing as it was and now here they are again just trying to milk money from the OG because their other titles are drowning. I loved this studios work before they became an insane money grab company, but I refuse to support this level of grubbiness. They just want to keep pushing out new DLC after coming back to the original as opposed to making meaningful fixes for it.

Fun gameplay loop of setting up defenses and leveling up while taking on new challenges.

its a fun game for players who like the grind and for palyers who have a lot of time to put in the game, it's a heavy recommendation for those type of players who also have played destiny 2 and warframe and wizard 101 and world of war craft.

This game is still such a blast to play through. Never gets old grinding it out with friends

The original dev's are missing. Their other games are failing.
So here they are, pushing out endgame content and ignore the state of the game in every other aspect.

If only they tried to fix the user interface or update the user experience to modern standards.

Won't launch for me past the startup window. I just wanted to play with my friend

Great four player cooperative tower defense game from the Xbox 360 days with a Diablo-like loot system. I got this when it was given out as part of games with gold back in the day, and I was very happy when I found it on steam.

love the devs, still keeping up with the updates and the new content even when the game is old, W!

I love this game. I played solo for all 100 of my hours so far and still had fun. With others its even better. I first played with friends on Xbox 360 and it was one of the best times I had with them. If you want to have a good time with friends I recommend getting the 4 player pack and just going at it for an hour or so. My only complaint is that a lot of stuff is behind DLC, but there is enough to do for about 50 hrs at least without it.

Best party game I've ever played, such a classic from the old 360 days, and its even better on PC. If you haven't played it yet then you really should. boutta grind 1k hours on this thing

Very solid classic game, still holds up very well and has plenty of progression for more dedicated players. Upgrade system is very intuitive and the feels rewarding.

This game is very nostalgic for my sibling and I. We played the heck out of the demo on the xbox 360, but obviously never got past the first ogre. Ten years later, we are loving the game more than ever before. Thank you DD team for supporting this game, and giving my family so many fond memories! Thank you thank you thank you!

Great game, amazing community, still being updated till this day, really one of a kind game

One of the best games since it came out and still great years later.