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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN

Developed by YUKE'S · Published by D3PUBLISHER

Action
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 15, 2019 Price$9.59 Metacritic65/100 Steam reviews1,245

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Price$9.59
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic65/100
Steam reviews1,245
Languages8
Achievements44
DLC35

Overview

An action game by YUKE'S, published by D3PUBLISHER — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Save the world without hope. Year 2040. An action TPS where you will become one of the EDF soldiers and fight against the invaders from outer space which ruined the world. In the world settings which differs from the original "EARTH DEFENSE FORCE" series, more than 50 missions in five difficulties await for your challenge.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 59% positive of 1,413
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players3
Player-voted tags:ActionGoreThird-Person ShooterViolentCo-opMultiplayerMechsAliensOnline Co-OpLocal Co-OpSci-fiClass-Based

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 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opYes
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-8100
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti/ Radeon HD 7790 2GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 24 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
  • Additional Notes: XInput Controller

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770/AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon R9 280 3GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 24 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
  • Additional Notes: XInput Controller

Supported languages (8)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainTraditional ChineseJapaneseKorean

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN 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 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN?

Steam classifies EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN as a Action game, developed by YUKE'S. Save the world without hope. Year 2040. An action TPS where you will become one of the EDF soldiers and fight against the invaders from outer space which ruined the world. In the world settings which differs from the original "EARTH DEFENSE FORCE" series, more than 50 missions in five difficulties await for your challenge.

How much does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN at $9.59. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 15, 2019.

What platforms is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN on?

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN cost?

Steam lists it at $9.59.

Does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 44 achievements for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN.

What is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN's Metacritic score?

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN has a Metacritic score of 65/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN?

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN is developed by YUKE'S and published by D3PUBLISHER.

Where to get EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN

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