Outnumbered, overwhelmed, but never out of options. Dash through relentless swarms, parry projectiles right back at your attackers, and build completely broken synergies in a chaotic survival arena. Play solo or with up to 4 players in local co-op. How long can you last?

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About This Game

Overwhelmed. Outnumbered. Still standing.

Line Defense is a fast-paced arena survival game built around movement, timing, and making the most of whatever chaotic stuff your run throws at you. You’ll be dodging through enemy attacks, parrying projectiles right back at the things that shot them, and trying not to get boxed in.

Parry Your Adversaries

Why dodge when you can send it right back? Time your parries to knock projectiles into incoming enemies and turn their own offense against them. A well-timed parry is often the only thing that'll clear a path when you're completely cornered.

Survive the Swarm

The longer you last, the uglier it gets. You'll deal with a mix of enemy types, bosses, projectiles, and hazards while the battlefield gets steadily harder to navigate. Things go from manageable to completely out of control pretty quickly.

Movement Matters

If you stand still, you die. Dash through tight openings, reposition on the fly, and slip past enemy formations. Knowing where and when to move is just as important as dealing damage.

Build Something Ridiculous

Grab perks and upgrades as you go and see what kind of broken combinations you can pull off. Stack bonuses, tweak your abilities, and hunt for synergies that turn an average build into an absolute powerhouse. Every run gives you a different hand, so experiment and see what works.

Different Characters, Different Playstyles

Every character comes with their own unique abilities, strengths, and quirks. Some lean hard into mobility, others focus on defense, and a few completely change how you have to approach a run. Finding one that clicks with your style is half the battle.

Solo or Local Co-op

Play by yourself or drag up to three friends into local co-op. More players means way more enemies, more projectiles, and pure chaos on screen. Work together, cover your buddies, and try your best not to friendly-fire each other into an early grave.

How Far Can You Get?

Standard rounds eventually bleed into Freeplay, where the difficulty just keeps ramping up. There are bosses to beat, postgame challenges to test your limits, and plenty of room to push a run way further than you probably should. Even your completion speed can shake up how your run wraps up.

Key Features

  • Fast-paced, skill-based combat

  • Constant movement and dodging

  • Projectile parrying

  • Short, replayable runs

  • Perks, upgrades, and build combinations

  • Multiple characters with unique mechanics

  • A variety of enemies, bosses, and hazards

  • Freeplay with endlessly scaling difficulty

  • Local co-op for up to 4 players

  • Adjustable difficulty options

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Processor: 1.15 GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 80 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Bonus points if you have one lol
    • Additional Notes: Will probably run on a potato
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: 2.50 GHz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: i5-6300U Graphics
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 80 MB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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