DEFCON
Developed by Introversion Software · Published by Introversion Software
At a glance
Overview
An indie, strategy game by Introversion Software, published by Introversion Software — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Inspired by the 1983 cult classic film, Wargames, DEFCON superbly evokes the tension, paranoia and suspicion of the Cold War era, playing on the fascinating aspects of psychological gameplay that occur during strategic nuclear warfare.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for DEFCON.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Windows XP, P3-600-Geforce 2, 128 Mb RAM, 60 Mb Hard Disk, Internet connection for multiplayer games
Supported languages (5)
DEFCON FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is DEFCON?
Steam classifies DEFCON as a Indie, Strategy game, developed by Introversion Software. Inspired by the 1983 cult classic film, Wargames, DEFCON superbly evokes the tension, paranoia and suspicion of the Cold War era, playing on the fascinating aspects of psychological gameplay that occur during strategic nuclear warfare.
How much does DEFCON cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists DEFCON at $7.19. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is DEFCON single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for DEFCON: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is DEFCON on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists DEFCON for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does DEFCON support cross-platform play?
Steam tags DEFCON with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is DEFCON out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 29, 2006.
What platforms is DEFCON on?
DEFCON is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is DEFCON single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does DEFCON cost?
Steam lists it at $7.19.
Does DEFCON have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 22 achievements for DEFCON.
What is DEFCON's Metacritic score?
DEFCON has a Metacritic score of 84/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made DEFCON?
DEFCON is developed by Introversion Software and published by Introversion Software.
Where to get DEFCON
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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