Defend the Rook
Available on 1 of 5 cloud gaming services

Defend the Rook

One Up PlusIndie2021

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

You need your own copy of the game. The service streams it.

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Where to play Defend the Rook in the cloud

GeForce NOW streams Defend the Rook to your PC, phone, tablet or TV. Nothing to install. The game is not included: you need your own copy from one of the stores below. The service then runs it for you. 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.

GeForce NOWPaid plan requiredInstall-to-Play
You need your own copy, bought on SteamUp to 5K · 120 fps
Play
Not available on PlayStation Plus, Xbox Cloud, Amazon Luna, Boosteroid.Email me if that changes

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Where to buy Defend the Rook for cloud play

GeForce NOW and Boosteroid do not sell games: they stream the copy you already own. If you do not have Defend the Rook yet, buy it from one of these stores — it then works on any device you stream from. Live store prices, for the country we think you are in.

Defend the Rook performance on GeForce NOW

Compare the plans

GeForce NOW has three plans. The plan decides how good Defend the Rook looks, how long one session lasts, and if you wait for a machine. These limits are the same for each game on the service. Defend the Rook needs a paid plan. The free plan cannot start it.

PLANFREE$0 foreverPERFORMANCE$9.99 per monthULTIMATE$19.99 per month
Can play Defend the RookNoYesYes
Queue right nownear you
Picture quality1080p · 60 fpsUp to 1440p · ultrawideUp to 5K · 120 fps
Graphics cardBasic, sharedRTX-class, dedicatedRTX 5080-class
Ray tracing (RTX)RTX ONRTX ON + DLSS 4
Max session length1 hour6 hours8 hours
Hours per monthUnlimited, with a queue100 included100 included
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
GENRE
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 stream it to 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 streams your copy from its servers. It is an Install-to-Play title. NVIDIA does not keep it installed. GeForce NOW installs it on your session's cloud storage when you start it, then streams it. This takes a few minutes. Install-to-Play needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.

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?+

No. Defend the Rook is not on Xbox Cloud 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.

Is Defend the Rook on Boosteroid?+

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

Do I need to buy Defend the Rook to stream it?+

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

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.

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