Aegis Defenders: split-screen on PC

Feb 8, 2018
2+players

PC
Switch

Everyone 10+

Pixel Graphics · Tower Defense · Action

Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.

77%Mostly positive160 Steam reviewsMetascore 76 · OpenCritic 76 · 60% of critics recommend

Who can play

Store

Split-screen on PC. How many can join is not confirmed. Nintendo lists 2 players on one console. Not confirmed on Switch.
Online play is not confirmed.
One copy is enough with Remote Play Together on PC.

SteamPrice on SteamGet it

1 copy with Remote Play Together

How it plays

Is it good

77%

Mostly positive on Steam

of 160 reviewsRead on Steam (opens the store in a new tab)

“A fantastic game that looks and sounds great, and more importantly, it's really fun! Highly recommended.”
9.1/10 · GBATemp
“The level design is inspired, challenging players to adapt their playstyle on the fly, and the gameplay is riveting and enjoyable.”
9/10 · Critical Hit
“Aegis Defenders is a smooth, well-thought-out ride. The original art, charm, and in-game universe only add to it, and I'd love to see more.”
8.5/10 · Destructoid

From its Steam store page, where the publisher chooses the quotes.

Every way to play together

Steam lists split-screen for PC. On PC one copy is enough with Remote Play Together. Player counts and console play are not confirmed yet.

- PC
PCStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
2+players, split-screen
Same room, own screens
Not listed
Online
Not listed
- Switch
Nintendo SwitchStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
2+players on one console
Same room, own screens
Not listed
Online
Not listed

Play modes here come from the Steam and Nintendo store listings, which give no player limits. Console play modes are not confirmed yet. How we check facts

Quick facts

Developer: GUTS Department
Publisher: Balor Games
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
Released: Feb 8, 2018 on PC
Controllers: Full controller support on PC
Languages: Text in 2 languages, voices in English
Age rating: Everyone 10+ (ESRB): Fantasy violence, mild blood, suggestive themes, mild language

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Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Can you play Aegis Defenders split-screen?: Yes. Split-screen co-op on PC. Not confirmed yet on Switch.; One of 262 split-screen games
Do you need two copies of Aegis Defenders?: No. On one screen, one copy is enough.
What platforms is Aegis Defenders on?: PC and Nintendo Switch.; One of 3,994 co-op games
Is Aegis Defenders free?: No, it's a paid game.

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