Key takeaways
Defilade at a glance
- Not out yet on Steam — wishlist it to get notified at launch.
- Developed by RBGames.
- Popularity up 100% week over week; heat score 3/100.
- Genre: co-op strategy game (PvP).
What is Defilade?
Defilade is an old-school isometric RTS set in modern warfare, made by RBGames. It has not launched yet and no firm release date has been announced.
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Defilade is made by RBGames. It has not launched yet and no firm release date has been announced. It is listed on Steam for Windows and macOS. Modes on record: single-player, online co-op, LAN co-op, online PvP and cross-platform multiplayer.
Player momentum is up 100% across the past week and peaked on Oct 15, 2026. The developer's latest post, “Defilade Demo | 200K Wishlists | Loads of New Updates!”, went up on Oct 22, 2026.
Defilade screenshots & media
3 official screenshots. Select an image to enlarge it.
Gameplay mechanics & features
Core loop
Command intelligent troops → rescue wounded comrades → dig trenches → build your base. That cycle, taken from the developer's own description, is what a typical session of Defilade looks like.
Modes
Single-player, online co-op, LAN co-op, online PvP and cross-platform multiplayer.
Progression
Progression is economy and army growth across a match or campaign.
Controls & platforms
Runs on Windows and macOS.
Store & community tags: Strategy, Co-op, PvP
Latest news, release & update tracker
- Release status
- Coming soon
- Release window
- Coming soon
- Access
- Wishlist / follow for launch
- Latest update
- Defilade Demo | 200K Wishlists | Loads of New Updates! · Oct 22, 2026
- Added
- Oct 20, 2026
- Patch notesDefilade Demo | 200K Wishlists | Loads of New Updates!
200,000 wishlists in just over a month. Thank you so much 🙂. A lot has gone into Defilade in the last 3 weeks, so here's all of it in one place. The demo is coming soon. SQUADS AND ORDERS. Make your own squads and pick them with the number keys.
- AddedDefilade added to gee.wiki
Coverage opened with official store links, gameplay breakdown and beginner tips.
- Popularity peakPopularity index peaked at 37/100
Player momentum is up 100% across the past week and peaked on Oct 15, 2026.
- Developer newsOver 100 000 Wishlists in 2 weeks!
Getting over 100 000 WishLists on Steam in less than two weeks has been absolutely mind blowing. Thanks guys! Adding a Grasslands and Rivers Map!
- Developer news70 000 WishLists in Week 1
Wow! 70 000 WishLists in week one! You guys are awesome and really encouraging me to deliver you the best possible RTS game that I can make! Thank you!
- Developer news12,000 WishLists in 17 hours: Thank you!
Defilade's Steam page went live yesterday, and 17 hours later 12,000 of you had wishlisted it. We never expected anything like this. Thank you! Hit Follow on the store page to catch every update, and come say hi on our Discord: Back to work.
Timeline entries marked Patch notes / Developer news are the developer's own posts on Steam; dates are UTC.
Where to play
Defilade is listed on Steam for Windows and macOS but is not released yet. Wishlisting is the reliable way to hear about the launch date and any demo.
Community & official links
Official channels
Creator videos
No creator video numbers on record yet for Defilade — new games usually pick up coverage within days of breaking out.
How to play: beginner tips
- Upgrade your economy first, army second.
- Split roles with friends — one scout, one builder, one fighter — instead of all doing the same job.
- Read the latest patch notes — new games change quickly in their first weeks.
- Play a short session first to learn the controls before diving into longer runs.
Genres, platforms & tags
- Platform
- Steam
- Status & momentum
- Coming soonComing soon
- Play modes
- Single-playerOnline co-opLAN co-opOnline PvPCross-platform multiplayer
- Store tags
- StrategyCo-opPvP
7-day popularity & player activity
Over the past seven days, the popularity index for Defilade moved from 4 to 8 on a 0–100 scale, peaking on Oct 15, 2026. Week over week that is a +100% shift in momentum. Added to gee.wiki on Oct 20, 2026.
View daily values as a table
| Day | Popularity index (0–100) |
|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 4 |
| Thu Oct 15 | 8 |
| Fri Oct 16 | 24 |
| Sat Oct 17 | 10 |
| Sun Oct 18 | 12 |
| Mon Oct 19 | 15 |
| Tue Oct 20 | 8 |
Defilade FAQ
What is Defilade?
Defilade is an old-school isometric RTS set in modern warfare, made by RBGames. It has not launched yet and no firm release date has been announced. It is tagged Strategy, Co-op and PvP.
When does Defilade come out?
No firm release date has been announced yet. Wishlisting it on the store page is the reliable way to get notified. The most recent developer post, “Defilade Demo | 200K Wishlists | Loads of New Updates!”, went up on Oct 22, 2026.
Can I play Defilade with friends?
Yes. The modes on record are single-player, online co-op, LAN co-op, online PvP and cross-platform multiplayer. Party size and cross-play details are on the official store page.
Who made Defilade?
Defilade is developed by RBGames. Follow the official site for announcements.
Where can I play Defilade?
Defilade is available on Steam. On Steam it supports Windows and macOS. Use the official link on this page to avoid look-alike listings.
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