Defense Grid: The Awakening vs DG2: Defense Grid 2
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
DG2: Defense Grid 2
+4
rating points
More player ratings
Defense Grid: The Awakening
41 ratings
Quick Take
Shared Taste
Single playerBird view / IsometricIndie
Defense Grid: The Awakening Stands Out
Tacticalsurvival modechallenges
DG2: Defense Grid 2 Stands Out
Co-operativeMultiplayerSplit screen
Higher Rated
DG2: Defense Grid 2
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
IndieReal Time Strategy (RTS)SimulatorStrategy
Themes
Science fiction
Features
tower defensegames with goldpolygonal 3drobotsvoice acting
Key Differences
Game Modes
Defense Grid: The Awakening
-DG2: Defense Grid 2
Co-operativeMultiplayerSplit screen
Genres
Defense Grid: The Awakening
Tactical
DG2: Defense Grid 2
-Features
Defense Grid: The Awakening
survival modechallengesindie royaleone-handed gameplayonlivealiens
DG2: Defense Grid 2
defensepax east 2014pax prime 2013pax prime 2014crowd fundedin-game map editor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Defense Grid: The Awakening | DG2: Defense Grid 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2008 | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Rating | 79/100 (41 ratings) | 83/100 (27 ratings) |
| Genres | IndieReal Time Strategy (RTS)SimulatorStrategyTactical | IndieReal Time Strategy (RTS)SimulatorStrategy |
| Themes | Science fiction | Science fiction |
| Features | tower defensegames with goldpolygonal 3drobotsvoice actingsurvival modechallengesindie royaleone-handed gameplayonlivealiensupgradeable weapons | tower defensegames with goldpolygonal 3drobotsvoice actingdefensepax east 2014pax prime 2013pax prime 2014crowd fundedin-game map editorsequel |
| Game Modes | Single player | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle playerSplit screen |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Oculus Rift, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
Defense Grid: The Awakening and DG2: Defense Grid 2 have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Indie, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy.
Defense Grid: The Awakening stands out for Tactical, survival mode, challenges, indie royale, while DG2: Defense Grid 2 stands out for Co-operative, Multiplayer, Split screen, defense.
DG2: Defense Grid 2 has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Indie are the most likely to find value in both.
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