Defect
Developed by Three Phase Interactive Pty Ltd · Published by Three Phase Interactive Pty Ltd
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie, strategy game by Three Phase Interactive Pty Ltd, published by Three Phase Interactive Pty Ltd — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Create the most powerful ship in the galaxy piece by piece, take it into battle and then lose your ship to a traitorous crew in an endless cycle of punishment and revenge.” — 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 Defect.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista or later
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 or later
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported languages (6)
Defect 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 Defect?
Steam classifies Defect as a Action, Indie, Strategy game, developed by Three Phase Interactive Pty Ltd. Create the most powerful ship in the galaxy piece by piece, take it into battle and then lose your ship to a traitorous crew in an endless cycle of punishment and revenge.
How much does Defect cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Defect at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Defect single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Defect: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Defect on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Defect for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Defect out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 28, 2016.
What platforms is Defect on?
Defect 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 Defect single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Defect cost?
Steam lists it at $5.99.
Does Defect have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 16 achievements for Defect.
Who made Defect?
Defect is developed by Three Phase Interactive Pty Ltd and published by Three Phase Interactive Pty Ltd.
Where to get Defect
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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