Available on 1 of 5 cloud gaming services

Defend the Rook

One Up PlusRPGStrategyIndie2021

76%

Mostly Positive244 Steam reviews

You can play Defend the Rook in the cloud on GeForce NOW. You play on your PC, phone, tablet or TV with nothing to download. You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you; it does not sell it.

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You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you.

Defend the Rook

Where to play Defend the Rook in the cloud

Everything you need to start it, and the best stream quality it can send. On GeForce NOW it is an Install-to-Play title. The service installs it on your session's cloud storage when you start it. This takes a few minutes and needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.

SERVICEWHAT YOU NEEDSTREAM QUALITY

GeForce NOWPaid plan requiredInstall-to-Play

You need your own copy, bought on SteamUp to 5K · 120 fpsBest qualityUp to 5K · 120 fps

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Where to buy Defend the Rook for cloud play

GeForce NOW and Boosteroid do not sell games: you play the copy you already own. If you do not have Defend the Rook yet, buy it from one of these stores. It then works in the cloud on any device. Prices are shown for your country.

Defend the Rook on GeForce NOW

Compare the plans

Your GeForce NOW plan decides how good Defend the Rook looks, how long one session lasts, and whether you wait for a machine. These limits are the same for every game on GeForce NOW.

NVIDIA sells GeForce NOW itself here, in US dollars.

FREE$0

Can play Defend the Rook: No
Resolution: 1080p
Frame rate: 60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS: —
HDR & ultrawide: —
Graphics card: Basic, shared
Max session length: 1 hour
Hours included: Unlimited, with a queue

PERFORMANCE$9.99/mo

Can play Defend the Rook: Yes
Resolution: Up to 1440p
Frame rate: 60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS: RTX ON
HDR & ultrawide: Ultrawide
Graphics card: RTX-class, dedicated
Max session length: 6 hours
Hours included: 100 a month

ULTIMATE$19.99/mo

Can play Defend the Rook: Yes
Resolution: Up to 5K
Frame rate: 120 fps · 360 fps at 1080p
Ray tracing & DLSS: RTX ON · DLSS 4 · Reflex
HDR & ultrawide: HDR · ultrawide
Graphics card: RTX 5080-class
Max session length: 8 hours
Hours included: 100 a month

PLAN	FREE$0	PERFORMANCE$9.99/mo	ULTIMATE$19.99/mo
Can play Defend the Rook	No	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080p	Up to 1440p	Up to 5K
Frame rate	60 fps	60 fps	120 fps · 360 fps at 1080p
Ray tracing & DLSS	—	RTX ON	RTX ON · DLSS 4 · Reflex
HDR & ultrawide	—	Ultrawide	HDR · ultrawide
Graphics card	Basic, shared	RTX-class, dedicated	RTX 5080-class
Max session length	1 hour	6 hours	8 hours
Hours included	Unlimited, with a queue	100 a month	100 a month

Defend the Rook needs a paid plan. The free plan cannot start it.Performance and Ultimate include 100 hours of play a month. Past that, extra 15-hour blocks cost $2.99 (Performance) or $5.99 (Ultimate).

About Defend the Rook

Who made it, when it came out, and how it plays. The same on each service.

DEVELOPER: One Up Plus
RELEASE DATE: Oct 26, 2021
GENRES: RPG, Strategy, Indie
GAME MODES: Single-player
CONTROLLER SUPPORT: Full. Plays with a gamepad on all devices

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Defend the Rook cloud gaming FAQ

Can you play Defend the Rook in the cloud?+

Yes. Defend the Rook is on 1 cloud gaming service: GeForce NOW. You play it on a PC, phone, tablet or TV. You download and install nothing.

Is Defend the Rook on GeForce NOW?+

Yes. Defend the Rook is on GeForce NOW. You must own the game on Steam. GeForce NOW then runs your copy on its servers. It is an Install-to-Play title: GeForce NOW installs it for you each time you start it, which takes a few minutes. Install-to-Play needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.

Is Defend the Rook on Boosteroid?+

No. Defend the Rook is not on Boosteroid now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Is Defend the Rook on PlayStation Plus?+

No. Defend the Rook is not on PlayStation Plus now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Is Defend the Rook on Xbox Cloud Gaming?+

No. Defend the Rook is not on Xbox Cloud Gaming now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Is Defend the Rook on Amazon Luna?+

No. Defend the Rook is not on Amazon Luna now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Do I need to buy Defend the Rook to play it in the cloud?+

Yes. GeForce NOW only runs games you own. Buy Defend the Rook from a supported store first. You pay for the cloud service separately.

Can you play Defend the Rook in the cloud for free?+

No. Defend the Rook is an Install-to-Play title on GeForce NOW, and Install-to-Play needs the Performance or Ultimate plan. The free plan cannot start it.

Can I play Defend the Rook with a controller?+

Yes. Defend the Rook has full controller support. It plays on a phone, tablet or TV with a gamepad.