Introversion Software

DEFCON

2006 real-time strategy · strategy video game*

Cover art for DEFCON

At a glance

Genres

Play modes

  • co-op mode
  • single-player video game
  • multiplayer video game

Game facts

Developers

  • Introversion Software

Publishers

  • Introversion Software
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Platforms

Players by platform

  • Microsoft Windows*
    Maximum players (mode unspecified)
    4*

Content classifications

  • ESRB · Microsoft Windows*
    Classification
    T - Teen*

Compatibility and community reports

  • Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27*
    Community Linux compatibility tier
    Gold*
    Reports
    12*
    Community confidence
    moderate*
  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Playable*

System requirements

  • macOS · Unspecified tier*
    Operating system
    OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later.*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz+*
    Memory
    1GB of RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    64MB of video memory*
  • Linux · Unspecified tier*
    Processor alternatives
    1.8 Ghz*
    Memory
    1Gb*
    Graphics alternatives
    64Mb of memory*
    Storage
    70Mb*
  • Windows · Recommended*
    Requirements
    Windows XP, P3-600-Geforce 2, 128 Mb RAM, 60 Mb Hard Disk, Internet connection for multiplayer games*
  • Windows · Minimum*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel Pentium III 600 MHz*
    Graphics alternatives
    Nvidia GeForce 2*

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • macOS*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • Linux*
    Supported
    Yes*

Interface languages

  • English*
  • French*
  • German*
  • Italian*
  • Spanish - Spain*

Game features

  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • PvP*
  • Online PvP*
  • LAN PvP*
  • Co-op*
  • Online Co-op*
  • LAN Co-op*
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Family Sharing*

Store genres

  • Indie*
  • Strategy*

Screenshots

Screenshot 1 from DEFCON
Screenshot 2 from DEFCON
Screenshot 3 from DEFCON

* Provisional data