Not right now — Steam does not list DEFECT as free to play, and none of the stores we track sells it in your region.

Can I play DEFECT on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of DEFECT. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Does DEFECT have co-op?

Yes — Steam lists DEFECT with online co-op, LAN co-op.

Does DEFECT have crossplay?

Yes — Steam lists DEFECT with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.

Is DEFECT on PC Game Pass?

No — DEFECT is not on PC Game Pass right now.

DEFECT (emptyvessel)

emptyvessel · Action, Shooter, FPS, First-Person, Comic Book

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DEFECT is a cyberpunk SWAT simulator where you choose between playing as the System's authoritarian police force or rebellious gangs in a decaying last city, competing in tactical squad-based combat across single-player, PvE co-op, and PvP modes. Dynamic objectives, destructible environments, and constantly shifting in-match pickups keep every deployment unpredictable as you fight for control against rival squads.

REVEL IN THE ANARCHY OF A CITY ON THE BRINK

DEFECT is a cyberpunk, SWAT sim set in the last city of mankind, where THE SYSTEM, an authoritarian AI, rules with inhuman logic. Choose from a collection of dangerous factions—The System’s own policing force, Rogue Police Elements, or a host of gangs vying for power—Play in Single-player for a deeper offline experience, or play with friends in PvP or PvE Co-op. Compete to achieve objectives like smuggling guns, assassinating targets, or arresting suspects. Suit up with state of the art weaponry and technology to give you the edge you need to live another day.
CONTROL VS CHAOS
Fight as the feared forces crushing humanity beneath the boot of the law or the gang factions killing anyone on the path between them and full control of the city.

UNDER THE SYSTEM Explore the decaying sectors where The System’s grip fractures and chaos seeps in. Play offline in a challenging, Single-Player mode, or join forces in a dedicated PvE Co-op mode built for tactical coordination.
DYNAMIC ACTION Face off against rival squads in PvP. Fight in tense and tactical matches as a member of a four-person squad, as you attempt to fend off other teams eager to claim every credit and reward for their own. Every match has multiple objectives that can change dynamically over the course of a deployment.
PREPARE FOR ANARCHY
Come together with your squad to gear up and collect what you need in your squad vehicle or gang hangout to be ready for anything the battle throws at you. While in the fight, keep an keen eye out for pickups that can change the course of the match. You never know what you'll find.

DEFECT — game info

Platforms: Windows, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes: Single-player, Online PvP, Online co-op, LAN, Cross-platform multiplayer
Controller: Full controller support
PC Game Pass: Not included

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DEFECT — questions & answers

Is DEFECT free?: Not right now — Steam does not list DEFECT as free to play, and none of the stores we track sells it in your region.
Can I play DEFECT on Mac?: Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of DEFECT. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.
Does DEFECT have co-op?: Yes — Steam lists DEFECT with online co-op, LAN co-op.
Does DEFECT have crossplay?: Yes — Steam lists DEFECT with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.
Is DEFECT on PC Game Pass?: No — DEFECT is not on PC Game Pass right now.

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