# Laser Disco Defenders

> 2016 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q108784269](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108784269)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/laser-disco-defenders

## Summary
Laser Disco Defenders is a 2016 indie action game developed in England, published by Excalibur Publishing, and released on October 6, 2016. It supports single-player mode and runs on Microsoft Windows and macOS platforms. The game features digital distribution via Steam, PlayStation Store, and Humble Store, with an ESRB rating of Everyone 10+ for Fantasy Violence.

## Key Facts
- Instance of: video game
- Genre: action game (referenced by Steam, imported 2025-06-10, Steam app ID 452920)
- Publication date: 2016-10-06 (referenced by Steam, imported 2022-06-21, Steam app ID 452920)
- Country of origin: England (referenced by source ID , imported 2022-02-06)
- Has characteristic: indie game
- Publisher: Excalibur Publishing (referenced by Steam, Steam app ID 452920)
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows (referenced by Steam, imported 2022-06-21, Steam app ID 452920); macOS (referenced by Steam, imported 2022-06-21, Steam app ID 452920)
- Game mode: single-player video game (referenced by Steam, imported 2022-06-21, Steam app ID 452920)
- ESRB rating: Everyone 10+ with qualifier Fantasy Violence (referenced by , imported 2022-09-03, ESRB game ID 10031210)
- ESRB game ID: 10031210 with qualifiers PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita platforms, title LASER DISCO DEFENDERS
- Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese (all referenced by Steam, imported 2022-06-21, Steam app ID 452920)
- Website: http://www.LaserDiscoDefenders.com with qualifier English language (referenced by Steam, Steam app ID 452920)
- Steam application ID: 452920 with qualifiers Microsoft Windows and macOS platforms (referenced by , imported 2022-06-19, PCGamingWiki URL https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Laser_Disco_Defenders)
- Distribution formats: digital distribution (referenced by Steam); distributed by PlayStation Store (referenced by PlayStation Store, Wikidata properties ); Humble Store (referenced by Humble Store, Wikidata properties ); Steam (referenced by Steam, Wikidata property )
- Review scores: 70/100 OpenCritic Top Critic Average (9 critics, as of 2017-02-14, determination method OpenCritic Top Critic Average, referenced by OpenCritic, imported 2022-11-05, OpenCritic ID 3485); 44% OpenCritic Critics Recommend (9 critics, as of 2017-02-14, determination method OpenCritic Critics Recommend, referenced by OpenCritic, imported 2023-06-11, OpenCritic ID 3485)
- External IDs: igromania_id 22583; rawg_game_id laser-disco-defenders; lutris_game_id laser-disco-defenders; mod_db_game_id laser-disco-defenders; steamgriddb_id 11122 (referenced by Steam app ID 452920, imported 2024-03-27); humble_store_id laser-disco-defenders; pcgamingwiki_id Laser_Disco_Defenders (PCGamingWiki ID 39143); gamespot_game_id laser-disco-defenders (referenced by , imported 2025-04-22); howlongtobeat_id 42027; indie_db_game_id laser-disco-defenders; isthereanydeal_id laser-disco-defenders (referenced by Steam app ID 452920, imported 2024-06-15); mobygames_game_id 87504; gamesmeter_game_id 16235 (referenced by , imported 2025-04-22); gry_online_game_id 18632; metacritic_game_id laser-disco-defenders; ogdb_game_title_id 50045; game_ui_database_id 634; gameblog.fr_game_id 9870; gamersglobal_game_id 111459; vglist_video_game_id 41330; gamerprofiles_game_id VLRv (referenced by , imported 2024-05-17); videogamegeek_game_id 210189; opencritic_id 3485; internet_game_database_game_id laser-disco-defenders (IGDB ID 22362); giant_bomb_id_(former_scheme) 3030-59315 (referenced by , imported 2023-12-27); mobygames_game_id_(former_scheme) laser-disco-defenders
- PlayStation Store IDs: Europe EP0806-CUSA05623_00-LASERDISCOBUNDLE, EP0806-PCSB00974_00-LASERDISCODEFEND; North America UP0809-PCSE00902_00-LASERDISCODEFEND; playstation_store_concept_id 221715 (referenced by PlayStation Store, imported 2024-01-22)
- Software engine: referenced by , imported 2022-10-18, ID laser-disco-defenders

## FAQs
**What platforms does Laser Disco Defenders run on?**  
It requires Microsoft Windows, a Microsoft-developed OS from 1985-11-20, and macOS, Apple's OS from 2001-03-24. These are confirmed via Steam references from 2022-06-21 with app ID 452920.

**What is the release date and origin of Laser Disco Defenders?**  
The game launched on 2016-10-06, as per Steam data imported 2022-06-21 (app ID 452920). It originates from England, sourced from  in 2022-02-06.

**Who publishes Laser Disco Defenders and what is its genre?**  
Excalibur Publishing handles publishing, per Steam (app ID 452920). It falls under action game genre, stated by Steam on 2025-06-10.

**What languages does the game support?**  
Available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. All tied to Steam references from 2022-06-21 (app ID 452920).

**What are the ESRB details for Laser Disco Defenders?**  
Rated Everyone 10+ due to Fantasy Violence, with ESRB game ID 10031210 linked to PlayStation 4 and Vita versions titled LASER DISCO DEFENDERS. Data from , dated 2022-09-03.

**Where can you buy or access Laser Disco Defenders?**  
Through digital distribution on Steam (app ID 452920), PlayStation Store (Europe IDs EP0806-CUSA05623_00-LASERDISCOBUNDLE, EP0806-PCSB00974_00-LASERDISCODEFEND; North America UP0809-PCSE00902_00-LASERDISCODEFEND; concept ID 221715), and Humble Store.

**What review scores has Laser Disco Defenders received?**  
OpenCritic gives 70/100 Top Critic Average and 44% Critics Recommend, both from 9 critics as of 2017-02-14 (OpenCritic ID 3485, imported 2022-11-05 and 2023-06-11).

**What are some database IDs for Laser Disco Defenders?**  
Includes Steam 452920, mobygames 87504, opencritic 3485, howlongtobeat 42027, videogamegeek 210189, gry_online 18632, gamesmeter 16235, and many others like rawg, lutris, and pcgamingwiki Laser_Disco_Defenders.

## Why It Matters
Laser Disco Defenders stands as a 2016 indie action title from England that exemplifies accessible digital distribution across major storefronts like Steam, PlayStation Store, and Humble Store, enabling broad reach for single-player experiences on Windows and macOS. Its ESRB Everyone 10+ rating with Fantasy Violence qualifier makes it suitable for wider audiences, while multilingual support in six languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese expands its global appeal. Review aggregates like OpenCritic's 70/100 Top Critic Average from 9 critics and 44% recommendation rate provide benchmarks for indie game quality, influencing player decisions via sites like PCGamingWiki, MobyGames, and HowLongToBeat. As an indie game with dedicated IDs across 20+ databases—from IGDB to VideoGameGeek—it contributes to the ecosystem of trackable gaming metadata, supporting discovery, modding (via ModDB, IndieDB), and analysis tools. Its PlayStation integrations, including Vita and PS4 qualifiers, highlight cross-platform portability in digital eras, while SteamGridDB and Lutris IDs aid community curation and Linux compatibility efforts.

## Notable For
- Indie action game with single-player focus, published by Excalibur Publishing on 2016-10-06 via Steam app 452920.
- Multilingual release in six languages, confirmed by Steam data.
- OpenCritic scores: 70/100 Top Critic Average (9 critics, 2017-02-14) and 44% Critics Recommend.
- Extensive database coverage, including 20+ unique IDs like mobygames 87504, howlongtobeat 42027, and pcgamingwiki Laser_Disco_Defenders (ID 39143).
- ESRB Everyone 10+ for Fantasy Violence, with game ID 10031210 tied to PlayStation platforms.
- Digital distribution pioneer across Steam, PlayStation Store (multiple regional IDs), and Humble Store.
- Official site http://www.LaserDiscoDefenders.com in English.
- SteamGridDB ID 11122 for custom assets.

## Body
### Release and Platform Details
Laser Disco Defenders launched on 2016-10-06, per Steam reference imported 2022-06-21 with app ID 452920. It runs on Microsoft Windows and macOS, with platform confirmations from the same Steam data dated 2022-06-21. Steam application ID 452920 specifies qualifiers for these platforms, sourced from  and PCGamingWiki at https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Laser_Disco_Defenders (imported 2022-06-19). PCGamingWiki ID is Laser_Disco_Defenders with internal ID 39143.

### Genre, Mode, and Characteristics
Classified as an action game, referenced by Steam on 2025-06-10 (app ID 452920). Supports single-player video game mode, per Steam 2022-06-21 data. Bears the characteristic of indie game.

### Publisher and Distribution
Excalibur Publishing serves as publisher, via Steam (app ID 452920). Distributed digitally, referenced by Steam. Key distributors include PlayStation Store (Wikidata  links), Humble Store ( links), and Steam ( links). PlayStation Store concept ID is 221715, referenced 2024-01-22. Europe PS Store IDs: EP0806-CUSA05623_00-LASERDISCOBUNDLE, EP0806-PCSB00974_00-LASERDISCODEFEND. North America: UP0809-PCSE00902_00-LASERDISCODEFEND.

### Ratings and Reviews
ESRB rating Everyone 10+, qualified by Fantasy Violence, from  (2022-09-03) and ESRB ID 10031210. ESRB qualifiers include PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and title LASER DISCO DEFENDERS. OpenCritic ID 3485 yields 70/100 Top Critic Average (9 critics, 2017-02-14, OpenCritic import 2022-11-05) and 44% Critics Recommend (9 critics, 2017-02-14, import 2023-06-11).

### Languages and Website
Language of work or name: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese—all Steam 2022-06-21 (app ID 452920). Website http://www.LaserDiscoDefenders.com, English-qualified, Steam-referenced (app ID 452920).

### Origin and Engine
Country of origin England, from  (2022-02-06). Software engine referenced by  (2022-10-18, ID laser-disco-defenders).

### Database Identifiers
- igromania_id: 22583
- rawg_game_id: laser-disco-defenders
- lutris_game_id: laser-disco-defenders
- mod_db_game_id: laser-disco-defenders
- steamgriddb_id: 11122 (Steam app 452920, 2024-03-27)
- humble_store_id: laser-disco-defenders
- gamespot_game_id: laser-disco-defenders (, 2025-04-22)
- howlongtobeat_id: 42027
- indie_db_game_id: laser-disco-defenders
- isthereanydeal_id: laser-disco-defenders (Steam 452920, 2024-06-15)
- mobygames_game_id: 87504; former_scheme: laser-disco-defenders
- gamesmeter_game_id: 16235 (, 2025-04-22)
- gry_online_game_id: 18632
- metacritic_game_id: laser-disco-defenders
- ogdb_game_title_id: 50045
- game_ui_database_id: 634
- gameblog.fr_game_id: 9870
- gamersglobal_game_id: 111459
- vglist_video_game_id: 41330
- gamerprofiles_game_id: VLRv (, 2024-05-17)
- videogamegeek_game_id: 210189
- internet_game_database_game_id: laser-disco-defenders (IGDB 22362)
- giant_bomb_id_(former_scheme): 3030-59315 (, 2023-12-27)

## References

1. Steam
2. Mod DB
3. OpenCritic
4. Online Games-Datenbank
5. ESRB rating database
6. [PCGamingWiki](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Laser_Disco_Defenders)
7. GameSpot
8. Q124398839
9. GamesMeter.nl
10. PlayStation Store