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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 — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 93 % · 18,940 reviews (« Very Positive »)
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.

In-game

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« Jeu de Grind, Addictif, assez compliqué en end game cependant »
👍 anonymous review · 404 h played
« On joue des racistes qui doivent réguler la frontière du royaume en exterminant des gobelins »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« I want a Nessie :( My favorite game ! ♥ »
👍 anonymous review · 358 h played
« Je recommande ce petit jeu de combats, très divertissant! »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played
« simple mignon et prenant ca fait passer le temps et il est agréable »
👍 anonymous review · 84 h played
« C'est un putain de jeu de malade. »
👍 anonymous review · 171 h played
« voleur a sortir plein de version dif du jeux et fermer les servers des autre jeux »
👎 anonymous review · 621 h played
« sa pue la merde j'arrive même pas a lancé a chaque fois sa me renvoi au menu principal »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Spend money or grind a game which does not respect your time, near impossible to play solo. Frustrating experience overall and regret the $4 spent on this while it was on sale. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Scammers! Advertised support rug-pulled, no refunds. Now pushes downgrading to anti-libre Windows. After multiple failed sequels, now they are scamming. This is no longer the game you remembered. »
👎 anonymous review · 165 h played
« they removed steam family share :( »
👎 anonymous review · 25 h played
« Retour au Dungeon defenders Original »
👍 anonymous review · 31479 h played

In players' words

« Jeu de Grind, Addictif, assez compliqué en end game cependant »
👍 anonymous review · 404 h played
« voleur a sortir plein de version dif du jeux et fermer les servers des autre jeux »
👎 anonymous review · 621 h played
« On joue des racistes qui doivent réguler la frontière du royaume en exterminant des gobelins »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« sa pue la merde j'arrive même pas a lancé a chaque fois sa me renvoi au menu principal »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« I want a Nessie :( My favorite game ! ♥ »
👍 anonymous review · 358 h played
« Spend money or grind a game which does not respect your time, near impossible to play solo. Frustrating experience overall and regret the $4 spent on this while it was on sale. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Je recommande ce petit jeu de combats, très divertissant! »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played
« Scammers! Advertised support rug-pulled, no refunds. Now pushes downgrading to anti-libre Windows. After multiple failed sequels, now they are scamming. This is no longer the game you remembered. »
👎 anonymous review · 165 h played
« simple mignon et prenant ca fait passer le temps et il est agréable »
👍 anonymous review · 84 h played
« they removed steam family share :( »
👎 anonymous review · 25 h played
« C'est un putain de jeu de malade. »
👍 anonymous review · 171 h played
« Retour au Dungeon defenders Original »
👍 anonymous review · 31479 h played

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 60 h on median; those who dislike it: 48 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 (-18 pts) — reception has worsened
Feb 2026 : 99% positive99FebMar 2026 : 98% positive98MarApr 2026 : 95% positive95AprMay 2026 : 83% positive83MayJun 2026 : 84% positive84JunJul 2026 : 78% positive78Jul

% 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.

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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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Dungeon Defenders: 92/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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