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Defender's Quest 2: Mists of Ruin

by Level Up Labs, LLC

2025
63% positive
271
$14.99
Steam

About This Game

The Shining Lands are no longer the oasis they used to be. A toxic gas known as Mirk has plagued this land, putting those who venture outside the city walls at risk, and Evni Hunt and her crew might be the only ones able to stop it.

Defender’s Quest 2: Mists of Ruin is the sequel to the classic tower defense game by Level Up Labs. Sporting a stylish and vibrant new look, this latest entry in the series brings its tactical brilliance to a strange new land. Recruit a team of like-minded heroes to aid you in your quest, strengthen them through combat and upgrades, and protect your ship from waves of powerful enemies.

Critic Reviews

  • PC Gamer. "This is pure videogame comfort food."

  • Gamer Escape - 8 / 10. "This is an amazing package, every bit as good as its predecessor."

  • Evil Gamerz - 8 / 10. "A perfect tower defense game for every enthusiast." (auto-translated from Dutch)

  • Ladies Gamers - I Like It A Lot. "A pleasant surprise, and a great way to zone out from the world for a little while."

  • Missi the Achievement Huntress - 5 / 5. "What a great Tower Defense game with a cool and intriguing story!"

Features

  • Strategically position The Hunters and their rivals The Stars in challenging tower defense combat.

  • Recruit new party members to expand your team’s capabilities.

  • Equip skills and upgrade your arsenal in order to deal devastating blows to a vast array of powerful enemies.

  • Explore a vast and dangerous world illustrated in an energetic visual style.

  • Immerse yourself in a thrilling narrative written by acclaimed games writer Xalavier Nelson, Jr.

  • BAFTA-nominated composer Kevin Penkin returns to Defender's Quest 2 with another killer original soundtrack.

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User Reviews

Positive170
Negative101
Overall63% positive

Game Details

Release Date: 1/30/2025
Developer: Level Up Labs, LLC
Publisher: Armor Games Studios
Price: $14.99

Platform Support

Windows

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