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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows XP Processeur : Processeur double cœur de 1 GHz Mémoire vive : 1 Go de RAM Disque dur : 2 Go d'espace disque disponible Carte graphique : Carte graphique avec support Shader Model 3 et comportant 256 Mo de mémoire vidéo DirectX® : Version 9.0c Son : Carte son compatible avec DirectSound

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 7 Processeur : Double cœur 2 GHz Mémoire vive : 2 Go de RAM Disque dur : 2 Go d'espace disque disponible Carte graphique : Carte avec support Shader Model 3 et comportant 512 Mo de mémoire vidéo DirectX® : 9.0c Son : Carte son compatible DirectSound Autres :

Dungeon Defenders

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Released October 18, 2011
sample: 489 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 93 % · 18,940 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 70/100 (5 OpenCritic reviews) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+22)
14,79€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Dungeon Defenders’ tower‑defense core keeps players locked in cooperative battles, as 36 of 43 multiplayer mentions lean toward the good side. The title enjoys a 93 % favorable rating on Steam, with 97 % praise for the 10‑25 h playtime bucket. Still, a handful of players flag price and bugs, and performance comments split evenly.

What it's about: Sauvez Etheria dans ce jeu de rôle et d'action et de tourelles défensives. Jouable jusqu'à 4 en coopération. Le générateur de portail et les personnages de TF2 sont inclus !

In-game

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« its holds a dear spot in the heart this was mine and my dads fav game before he died »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 19 h played6532
« Ignore all of the other Dungeon Defenders, because this is the one that slaps. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 90 h played11
« My main account (Veetoo) has more than 8000 hours into this game and now with the new heroes it will prob be the same for this account :) Absolutely fantastic game, even when playing solo »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 3925 h played1
« Great classic game, I have fond memories playing this on Xbox Arcade back in 2011. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 1 h played11
« Great and very fun game, grew up playing this game back in the day on xbox 360 days. would do anything to revist my old past :.) »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 14 h played2
« Played this game as a little kid when i was in elementary school on the xbox 360. coming back to this game senior year right before i graduate has been a blast, the game has changed so much and its so much fun. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 45 h played1
« Used to love this game but stopped playing when I started to notice them slowly adding generative ai to it. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 122 h played1
« The developers pumping out dlc-s, like other games give players updates. Lets just call this paid updates. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 34 h played1
« voleur a sortir plein de version dif du jeux et fermer les servers des autre jeux »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 621 h played
« sa pue la merde j'arrive même pas a lancé a chaque fois sa me renvoi au menu principal »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2023 · 12 h played
« Just because your sequels failed doesn't mean you have to go and ruin this one too. Could just have left this game be and try making something that isn't dungeon defenders... »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 297 h played
« great game if its to hard ur just a bob who lives on the beaches of ark getting spit on by a dilophosaurus........ religiously........ »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1066 h played1

In players' words

« its holds a dear spot in the heart this was mine and my dads fav game before he died »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 19 h played6532
« Used to love this game but stopped playing when I started to notice them slowly adding generative ai to it. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 122 h played1
« Ignore all of the other Dungeon Defenders, because this is the one that slaps. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 90 h played11
« The developers pumping out dlc-s, like other games give players updates. Lets just call this paid updates. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 34 h played1
« My main account (Veetoo) has more than 8000 hours into this game and now with the new heroes it will prob be the same for this account :) Absolutely fantastic game, even when playing solo »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 3925 h played1
« voleur a sortir plein de version dif du jeux et fermer les servers des autre jeux »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 621 h played
« Great classic game, I have fond memories playing this on Xbox Arcade back in 2011. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 1 h played11
« sa pue la merde j'arrive même pas a lancé a chaque fois sa me renvoi au menu principal »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2023 · 12 h played
« Great and very fun game, grew up playing this game back in the day on xbox 360 days. would do anything to revist my old past :.) »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 14 h played2
« Just because your sequels failed doesn't mean you have to go and ruin this one too. Could just have left this game be and try making something that isn't dungeon defenders... »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 297 h played
« Played this game as a little kid when i was in elementary school on the xbox 360. coming back to this game senior year right before i graduate has been a blast, the game has changed so much and its so much fun. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 45 h played1
« great game if its to hard ur just a bob who lives on the beaches of ark getting spit on by a dilophosaurus........ religiously........ »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1066 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
92 % pos · n=126
Multiplayer
84 % pos · n=43
Content / longevity
68 % pos · n=38
Value for money
40 % pos · n=20
Graphics / art
67 % pos · n=12
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=8
Performance
50 % pos · n=6
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay12611628
Multiplayer433607
Content / longevity382639
Value for money208012
Graphics / art12804
Stability / bugs8017
Performance6303
Story / writing6600
Interface / UX6006
Audio / music2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 61 h on median; those who dislike it: 120 h.

<2h
40 % (n=10)
2-10h
85 % (n=54)
10-25h
97 % (n=88)
>25h
93 % (n=337)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-15 pts) — reception has worsened
Aug 2025 : 82% positive82AugJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2026 : 99% positive99FebMar 2026 : 98% positive98MarApr 2026 : 95% positive95AprMay 2026 : 83% positive83MayJun 2026 : 84% positive84JunJul 2026 : 78% positive78JulAug 2026 : 73% positive73Aug

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€4.20€8.41€12.62€16.8320132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€1.19

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 16, 2012 · All-time low: €1.19 (Dec 25, 2014)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,4 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 118 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • 116 of 126 gameplay mentions are favorable
  • 97 % of players in the 10‑25 h playtime bucket give favorable feedback
  • 36 of 43 multiplayer mentions are favorable
  • 6 of 6 story mentions are favorable
  • 8 of 12 graphics mentions are favorable

Weaknesses

  • 12 of 20 price mentions are unfavorable
  • 7 of 8 bugs mentions are unfavorable
  • Performance comments split 3/3, half not favorable
  • All 6 UI mentions are negative

Who is it for?

Co‑op fans of classic tower‑defense who appreciate a mix of action and strategy will thrive, but those looking for a polished single‑player narrative or flawless performance may find it lacking.

Is Dungeon Defenders worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 93% of 18,940 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: 116 of 126 gameplay mentions are favorable. Current price: 14,79€.

Verdict

Dungeon Defenders marries nostalgia‑laden tower‑defense with solid multiplayer, earning a high favorable rating despite a few friction points. Its strengths lie in engaging gameplay and cooperative play, while price, bugs, and performance dampen the experience for some. Overall, it's a solid pick for players who value teamwork and strategic combat over perfection.

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