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Game2018
Aegis Defenders
Developer GUTS Department
Aegis Defenders is a 2D platformer and tower defense game developed by Guts Department. The game originated as a project for USC’s Intermediate Games class and had a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014. It was later picked up by publisher Humble Bundle in 2017 with Japanese publishing support from Kakehashi Games. Aegis Defenders was released on February 8, 2018, on macOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
185 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Aug 16, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
64
Fresh
115 positive · 66 negative
95% range 56–70%
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| Steam reviews | 115 | 66 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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4 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
1,423 of 1,829 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
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Reactions
60 of 185 · most liked firstIt's worth that 0.00$ I spent on it. Nobody will read my review so I Will Eat 1 Tablespoon of ketchup For Every Like this gets. PS: Having friends is nice.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Follow my Curator page, [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41363546-Fruit-N-Doggie-Reviews/]Fruit N Doggie Reviews, so you can be updated whenever I post a new review. Overall Rating - Seriously Flawed ★★☆☆☆ First Impressions Checking out Aegis Defenders (AD) on the store page, I was intrigued by the tower defense (TD) gameplay mixed in with platforming and live-action elements. Something that would give a bit of a spin on the classic sit back and wait strategy element TD games can…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am a keyboard player and this was designed for a schizophrenic octopus. No thank you.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played this for a while. Did not leave that much of an impression but the exploration phases are engaging, the tower-defense waves ramp up excitement, and the mix keeps you on your toes. It’s especially fun in co-op, where strategy and coordination really pay off. While the solo experience can feel a bit more demanding and some mechanics are tighter with a partner, the core loop of building, defending, and switching characters works beautifully. I would rate this neutral if I could but I am…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There is something so incredibly boring about this game, i can't quite put my finger on it. Also I do not know why the developers went with the design decision of the exploring and collecting 4 relics before every tower defense section... it is so tedious and boring. The game would have probably been better off putting the player directly into the tower defense situations. The exploring for 4 relics stuff feels like some nonsensical padding that simply detracts from the experience. I quite…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a platforming game that is not really balanced for single player play
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It gets boring very quickly.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aegis Defenders ⭐️⭐️ === ( 🎯 Difficulty ) === ☐ No Difficulty ☐ Easy ☑ Standard (In co-op) ☐ Big Learning Curve ☑ Hard (In solo) ☐ Impossible === ( 👪 Audience ) === ☑ Everyone ☐ Kids ☐ Teens ☐ Adults ☐ Mature === ( 👀 Graphics ) === ☐ What Is This? ☐ Bad ☑ Acceptable ☐ Good ☐ Great ☐ Stylistic ☐ Beautiful ☐ Masterpiece === ( Sound/Music ) === ☐ Bad ☐ Nothing Special ☑ Okay ☐ Great ☐ Beautiful ☐ I´m Gonna Cry === ( 🌏 Story ) === ☐ This Game Has No Story ☑ Nothing Special ☐ It´s Alright…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is a a mishmash of an action platformer and tower defense game. Meant to be played in co-op but going in solo is an option as well and it isn't overly difficult if you're good with multitasking and such, more like a decent challenge. I am not recommending this because it feels... "disjointed"? Games that try to be and do multiple things more often than not fail to do anything worth anyone's time, and that can be said for Aegis Defenders, no part of it feels fleshed out enough to take hold…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Platforming doesn't feel right because it lacks inertia, which makes it feel like a mid NES game. The weapons are weak and the tower-defence segments are needlessly stressful due to a time limit during you've to tediously collect the same resources again and build some towers. And WHY do the devs feel the need to have dropped loot from enemies disappear after only 5 seconds!? It also doesn't help that that loot jump out of the corpse in an arc which can cause the loot to drop into a deadly…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dragon Ball Z Narrator and Voice Actor Doc Harris Dies at 76. > Voice actor Doc Harris (birth name Gilbert Auchinleck) died at Vancouver General Hospital on Saturday morning. Harris had minor surgery last month. He was 76. > >Harris began his career in radio broadcasting in Canada in 1966. He was known by names such as "Gil Harris" and "Doc Holiday" before he took on the moniker of Doc Harris. > > One of his most iconic roles was as the narrator for the original Ocean Studios English dub for…
unlabelledView post →It's an interesting idea but at some point becomes extreamly monotonous. You start juggling between characters trying to get the turrets up and shoot everything but it's just not that fun. The one item that also annoyed me the most is that in the final level I discovered that if you have too many turrets it starts disspawning the first ones.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got terrible motion sickness from the way the camera moved, especially if you switched directions often, the camera swayed disjointedly left and right and there was no option to lock the camera to the character. I had to go lie down after playing for a very short time :/.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I want to like this game more, since I know a lot of work was put into it, but honestly, this game is very hard to figure out. The hub is nice, and I think the story is interesting. The gameplay itself, though, is often very confusing and doesn't lend itself well to cooperative play. I tried, on multiple occasions, to play this with a friend, and I ended up with more frustration than I felt was necessary.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't understand why it has the Tower Defense or Strategy tags. It is neither. It's a platformer with multiple characters you switch between in real time, like The Lost Vikings. You also build little turrets as you go. That does not qualify as "Tower Defense". Tower Defense is a clearly defined genre, with a build phase and a defense phase, You place objects to route enemies into paths that optimize the damage of your defensive towers, and slow enemies down, so that they spend longer…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bought it primarily for the touted Tower Defense combat which was a lot of fun right out the gate but the required puzzle-platforming aspect became more apparent shortly into the game and I don't like puzzling so unfortunately it was very off-putting for me. There was very little, if not none, mention of there being puzzling (although likely simple, for most) in this game so I feel misled. If I knew that was part of the game I wouldn't have picked it up.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →although they have single player option , game didn t designed for that. i was casually play solo until some point and then i realized it's unnecessarly hard,annoying,boring to control both character at the same time . so i though next levels would be incredibly hard for a solo player and then i just quit. other than that wth is these controls? let me tell you to controls: movement keys (not wasd) o : change character j : attack k: build l: special skill also l: exit from the menu ; follow…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You know, I really wanted to love this game. I mean, you can tell there's been a ton of effort poured into it, and the hub is pretty slick. Plus, the story? Intriguing stuff. But when it comes down to the gameplay, well, let's just say it's like trying to solve a Rubik's cube in the dark. Confusing doesn't even begin to cover it. And don't even get me started on trying to play with a buddy. I gave it a shot, multiple times, but all it left me with was a heap of frustration. Cooperative play?…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommended if you have friends to play with, otherwise not. What starts out as a charming tower defense game with appealing pixel art quickly becomes a slog regardless of difficulty.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've tried to get into this game several times- the art is great! I have a copy on switch and the computer. But I haven't gotten far- the game just is boring.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If it wasn't for the fact that i got this from a humble bundle i would have never bought this crap. Whoever thought that combining a platformer with tower defense was a good idea is out of his mind. Ohh and something even more annoying is that this has random sounds at the start of each dialogue. Ok, i get it, you don't have money for voice over. Just let the text and be done with it, i really hate hearing those annoying sounds whenever another character starts it's dialogue box.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played it start to finish with 1 homie on hard, the first few levels, up to like the desert, are good. Maps are cool, puzzles or whatever aren't an issue and it was quite an easy stroll. Now it all worsens starting the first escort mission (there's 2 of them) and degrades to actual terrible level design until it ends (so 2/3rd of the game SUCK in comparison to the first part). We've had multiple softlocks, some "challenge runs" stop saving progression aside where you are, I havent been able to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a very approachable and fun couch co-op tower defense game couple with some puzzle solving and 2D platforming. Super underrated as a couch co-op experience. Some of the dialog is unnecessary but the mechanics are solid and fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Although I had my fun with this game and found 100%-ing it to be mostly fun enough, I find it difficult to recommend this game. If you buy it for the story and some casual gameplay on normal difficulty, don't let my review stop you - my gripes are primarily related to the "Insane" difficulty. For one, I found it rather frustrating to play it solo. Not only is it rather frustrating - while it is certainly humanly doable, some missions and side objectives objectives I found impossible to do…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →co op tower defense with upgrades, platforming and minor resource management. simple, yet charming
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got it for free. Thank you so much!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I did not enjoy a single second of this game, my biggest issue is in tower defence you build and then watch things play out, either enjoying your victorious correct choices or getting dumped on and learning from mistakes. Here you run around gathering resources and worrying how other characters doing (played single player mode) are they "dead"? is the turret placement working? im sure in later stages you will also get swarmed by enemies so it becomes "fun", but not for me. Also not finding the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played this cooperatively, and gladly I have enjoyed it. It is a weird mixture between tower defense and exploration, and it just works. The only 2 things I have to criticize are: 1) At middle game, the difficulty spikes inmensely. Why? I don't know, but the mechanics are not much balanced there. 2) Voice acting is like pressing a random button between five options. It feels terribly disconnected. At the ending, even text seems like a bad formulated translation. Overall it is a really fun…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You can tell that this was mainly designed for Co-op, as solo it's very easy to get overwhelmed during the tower parts of the end-game. The AI teammates are essentially useless, the weapons are very underpowered, and the last stage is just increasingly strong waves with the exact same gameplay loop. The graphics have a solid retro look, and some of the characters are fun, but the story is not strong.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aegis Defenders is the kind of game you usually get bundled with something you actually wanted. Easy to overlook, easy to ignore. I’m pretty sure that’s exactly how I got it through a Humble Bundle. And honestly, it surprised me in a good way. That said, I do think it’s priced a bit too high for what it offers. For the amount of content here, this feels like a $10 to $15 game despite its charm. I played my first run on Insane and it took me around 8 to 9 hours solo to clear the main story,…
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positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →dont bother playing this solo
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →2/10 (awful UI and controls, only balanced for co-op)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is really cute and pretty fun! It has a single-player mode, but the game isn't designed around only having one player and some parts really don't work without co-op.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rating: 8.5/10 Aegis Defenders is a unique blend of tower defense and platformer genres, offering a refreshing take on two gameplay styles. Developed by GUTS Department, this indie title manages to captivate players with its charming pixel art aesthetic and engaging experience. One of the standout features of Aegis Defenders is its storyline. The narrative unfolds in a beautifully crafted world, where players follow the journey of a group of characters seeking an ancient weapon known as the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A girl and her grandfather unwillingly find themselves entangled in a big ploy after uncovering some ancient weapon during their routine scavanging for scraps in a junkyard. While trying to discover its origin and purpose, they will meet some new friends and develop further their relationships. The story is okay, just plagued by your typical cliches riddled of coincidences-driven plot twists. If that annoys you (it annoys me) then maybe avoid this game. None of the characters were particularly…
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negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like the artstyle a lot, however this game is just too tedious on singleplayer. even on easy mode, i havent managed to finish it, because the tower defense sequences are just too hard, and having to switch between characters mid battle is really confusing.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I usually don't write reviews, heck, writing a review completely in english feels even weirder, taking into account how most of y'all will probably dismiss mine due to a few ESL slips. But still, taking into account how under the radar this game has been after all those years, it felt necessary to at least express my thoughts in a manner that would reach the largest amount of peps possible I gotta say, this is one of the games that made me wish steam had a "neutral" or a "ranking" system. It…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aegis Defenders (2018) A unique type of game that combines platforming and tower defense. I appreciate the idea, but I feel it would be better if some of the levels were platforming and some were tower defending. You are also forced to switch between characters a lot to complete the platforming part of the game, something that would be a lot better with people in co-op. The game does have split screen co-op so it's much better if you can find somebody to play with, its pretty miserable on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Enjoyable game. You start off with 2 playable characters, which you can switch based off the need, and eventually build up to 4. When not in use the other characters follow you around or you can make them stationary where they will hold buttons down, attack nearby enemies or operate certain objects. Each level is divided into 2 parts, for most levels. The first part is platforming where you go around solving puzzles, collecting hidden relics and killing enemies on the way to your end goal.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Steam reminded me that the game I played the most this year is Aegis Defenders, 2018 puzzle-platformer/tower defense hybrid. Looking back, while gameplay was solid, I coudn't really remember why I spent almost 19 hours in it. It was not *that* fun. But then I opened the Steam page, and it made sense
unlabelledView post →Aegis Defenders is a fun little experiment of combining the 2D puzzle-platformer with Tower Defence in a stylish coop-friendly package. Design-wise it seems to be as good as this concept can be. You play as up to 4 characters, each one of whom has differet abilities useful both in combat and puzzles. You can switch seamlessly between them, having a big range if instruments to work with. The main challange and fun of the game is in knowing which one to apply to which obstacle of big variety of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A platformer with some tower defense mixed in, Aegis Defenders is a great, fun game. My review from last week's episode of The First 2 Hours. 2tonwaffle.com/indie-baseme...
unlabelledView post →Its a decent game, Playing solo is kinda annoying, because you have to switch between characters a lot, but if you are playing with multiplayer it would be a lot better , so far recommended
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →on singleplayer, this game is just frustrating and boring. it probably is better on multiplayer, but i wouldn't know. i really wanted to enjoy this game, the pixel art is gorgeous, the soundtrack is decent and the first few levels were kinda fun but then it gets ridiculous. and before you tell me to git gud!!1!1 i played celeste and i wasn't great at it but it was fun throughout, unlike this game. i don't mind games being difficult or me being bad at them, but this one's no fun at all beyond…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gameplay tedious
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Trying everything on the Steam Deck # 8 A really clean, simple but fun platform shooter. Played the first level to start checking out the Humble Bundle originals. Really impressed, legit gameplay, responsive controls. Gonna save the rest of this for a couch coop session with a fellow decker. Note For The Deck: Steam check says this is Unknown compatibility, but it runs perfectly right out of the box, 360 binds are great. - Be Kind, Rewind. 8.5/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aegis Defenders is a surprisingly fun mix of Metroidvania exploration and tower defense that keeps both genres feeling fresh. The pixel art is beautiful, the characters each have unique abilities, and the defense sections are challenging without becoming frustrating. Whether you're playing solo or with a friend, it's an enjoyable experience with satisfying progression and plenty of charm. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something a little different.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Okay so, I got this game for free years back. Humble Bundle had some sort of giveaway event where you could just keep a Steam key for the game forever if you claimed it within a certain time period. Which, yes, means I didn't pay for this game, but trust me, that doesn't change my opinion of it at all. I've played games for free that I still wanted a refund of my time for. Anyway! Aegis Defenders. Let's get to it proper. It's an indie game, published by Humble (hence the giveaway, I'm…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is not fun.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →BullpupX95 Sincere Review™ V32 Overall Score: 5.9 / 10.0 Gameplay/Mechanics ☐ Flow State ☐ Solid & Consistent ☐ Sufficiently Okay ■ Off-the-Shelf ☐ D.O.A. Visuals/Artistic Vision ☐ True Cinema ☐ I See the Vision ■ Good but Bland ☐ Asset Store ☐ It’s there Audio/Sensory ☐ Emotional Manipulation ☐ Bravo, Encore ■ It’s Okay for a Game ☐ Taylor Swift ☐ Kids Bop Story/Premise/Lore ☐ I Need More ☐ Touched my Feels ■ No Skip ☐ Skip ☐ What Story? Price to Value or Longevity ☐…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Looks great! The art reminds me of Aegis Defenders, which is a great little co-op game. 😁
unlabelledView post →good game if u have some one to play with , its gonna be fun not my type cause i play single player i give it a thumb up
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game to play with partner or friend. Grandparents too. solo play not so much hence 7 out of 10. buy on sale too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tentative Recommendation A 2D-platformer/tower defence hybrid with a (eventually) 4-character roster that can be switched between at all times to solve puzzles, find treasures, and build towers to defend objectives. With a charming presentation -- both in terms of visuals and sound -- and some interesting gameplay ideas, the two discordant elements of the game's overall design come very close to meshing together into a harmonious whole, but the overall experience is let down by the clunky…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Art is the only thing saving this sad game the most slow drip feed content for a tower defense game and the unlocks you get aren't even satisfying.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you play alone you can skip this game. It becomes relativly complicated when you have to do the tower defence mode alone, running arround repairing searching for mats and fighting. its just no fun. if you have someone to play coop with its for sure a hell of fun as the story isnt bad and the graphics look cool. need a easy mode for solo play who dont want to repeat problematic parts of the game over and over again.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You can customize keybindings to make the gameplay "playable," but it still headache to control. Having to control the sidekicks by your side ruins the game flow (especially in single player) when doing puzzles and planning defenses. The story is mundane and you get rewarded more points for choosing the "correct" choice, which is lame. The positive aspect of this game is the music, which is good in certain levels . Overall, I don't recommend the game and good luck trying to get a friend to play…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →kinda beautiful and comfy game to play with a friend.
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