Choose DG2: Defense Grid 2
Choose DG2: Defense Grid 2 if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,787 Steam reviews back the pick.
DG2: Defense Grid 2 vs XENO SIEGE
DG2: Defense Grid 2 and XENO SIEGE both land in Strategy on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Strategy games on Steam. DG2: Defense Grid 2 (2014) is 11 years older than XENO SIEGE (2025). XENO SIEGE is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than DG2: Defense Grid 2 (0.89 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose XENO SIEGE
Choose XENO SIEGE if you want a RPG and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 91% cheaper on the Steam Store. XENO SIEGE launched in 2025.
Both DG2: Defense Grid 2 and XENO SIEGE sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 DG2: Defense Grid 2 |  XENO SIEGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.89 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (1,787 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Hidden Path Entertainment | bulanke |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- DG2: Defense Grid 2 (2014) is 11 years older than XENO SIEGE (2025).
- XENO SIEGE is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than DG2: Defense Grid 2 (0.89 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- DG2: Defense Grid 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; XENO SIEGE has no Deck rating yet.
DG2: Defense Grid 2 vs XENO SIEGE — FAQ
- Should I play DG2: Defense Grid 2 or XENO SIEGE first?
- If you want chronology, DG2: Defense Grid 2 (2014) came out before XENO SIEGE (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are DG2: Defense Grid 2 and XENO SIEGE similar?
- They overlap on Strategy on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both DG2: Defense Grid 2 and XENO SIEGE have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: DG2: Defense Grid 2 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; XENO SIEGE ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does DG2: Defense Grid 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DG2: Defense Grid 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. XENO SIEGE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.