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81Highly Rated
7hMain Story
2020Released

Deal Verdict

92

Excellent Deal

$0.59

$5.99

Buy now. This is an exceptionally strong price and an excellent time to pick up the game.

Price History

The current price of $0.59 is equal to the 7-day and 30-day lows, indicating a strong recent price.

7-day low

$0.59

30-day low

$0.59

All-time low

$0.23

$4.30

$0.59

Lowest Recorded Offers

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$0.23

GameSeal

$0.25

K4G

$0.26

Ratings

81

Highly Rated

Score from 3 sources
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Xbox
3.5/5
PlayStation Logo
PlayStation14 reviews
3.93/5
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Steam446 reviews
Very Positive

About

Mainframe Defenders is a tactical retrofuturistic strategy game developed and published by Synthetic Domain. The title was released on February 24, 2020, and falls within the indie, RPG, and strategy genres. Players can access a free demo version of the game directly on GOG.COM for download. The narrative centers on a computer virus that has infiltrated the Stargazer research complex, where most robotic units are under its control. You lead a squad of four prototypes on a mission to defend the mainframe from various threats. Your objectives include repelling assaults, destroying unit fabricators, downloading valuable data, and clearing infected nodes. Combat relies on diverse tactics such as overheating enemies, melting them with corrosion, absorbing damage, or returning fire. However, players should not rely on a single strategy too much because enemies may have ways to counter specific approaches. You must work with item limitations and drawbacks to build powerful combinations while managing your squad effectively. The visual style features graphics inspired by 80s terminal PCs, accompanied by a hybrid synthwave soundtrack. Procedural generation combines hand-made rooms to create random levels with differing objectives and unique mission conditions. Each enemy unit has its own role within the squad and is designed to counter certain player strategies. Progression allows players to unlock new units, each featuring a unique set of upgrades and load-outs after victories or defeats. You can also unlock new items to bolster your strategies and create flawed yet powerful builds similar to deck-building card games. The main story length is approximately seven hours, though additional completionist data is not provided for this title. Synthetic Domain is a small team of hobbyists who draw inspiration from indie games and titles from the 90s and 2000s. They aim to bring the spirit of that era to the modern age while focusing on polish and execution despite limited resources.

System Requirements

OSWindows 7 or later
CPUIntel Celeron
Memory2048 MB RAM
Storage200 MB available space
OSUbuntu 14.04 LTS
CPUIntel Celeron
Memory2048 MB RAM
Storage200 MB available space

How Long To Beat

Main Story
7 Hours

Steam Stats

  • Steam Deck

    Mainframe Defenders - Playable Steam Deck CompatabilityPlayable
  • Owners

    200,000 - 500,000

Achievements

14 Total Achievements
Achievement - Assets HolderAssets Holder
Achievement - CEOCEO
Achievement - EconomyEconomy
Achievement - Effective ManagerEffective Manager
Achievement - EmployeeEmployee
Achievement - FirewallFirewall
Achievement - Heat DeathHeat Death
Achievement - Long Term StrategyLong Term Strategy
Achievement - Mainframe DefendersMainframe Defenders
Achievement - Middle ManagerMiddle Manager

Mainframe Defenders Buying and Gameplay FAQs

Where can I buy Mainframe Defenders the cheapest?

The cheapest price right now is $0.59 at GOG (90% off the $5.99 list price).

Is Mainframe Defenders on sale right now?

Yes, Mainframe Defenders is currently on sale with up to 90% off at select stores.

How much does Mainframe Defenders cost?

Right now, you can buy Mainframe Defenders for as low as $0.59 ($5.99 MSRP), depending on the store and platform.

Is Mainframe Defenders on Xbox Game Pass?

No, Mainframe Defenders is not currently on Xbox Game Pass. The cheapest way to play is to buy it as low as $0.59, depending on the store and platform.

How much is Mainframe Defenders on Steam?

On Steam, Mainframe Defenders is listed at $5.99 (MSRP $5.99).

What is the historical lowest price for Mainframe Defenders?

The lowest recorded price for Mainframe Defenders is $0.23, based on past sales and discounts.

Is Mainframe Defenders single-player only?

Mainframe Defenders is primarily a single-player experience.

Can I play Mainframe Defenders on Steam Deck?

Yes. Mainframe Defenders is rated Playable on Steam Deck. It runs, but Valve's “Playable” rating means you may need some manual tweaks, such as adjusting settings or using the on-screen keyboard.

Is Mainframe Defenders available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?

Mainframe Defenders is available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo.

When did Mainframe Defenders release?

Mainframe Defenders launched on February 24, 2020.

How much free space do I need for Mainframe Defenders?

The game requires at least 200 MB of free space.

What age rating is Mainframe Defenders?

Mainframe Defenders is rated E for Mild Fantasy Violence.

Mainframe Defenders Patch Notes And Updates

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