- Версия Unreal Engine
- 5.6
Defender: Top-Down Shooter Template is a fully modular and highly educational twin-stick action RPG framework — battle-tested and showcase-featured twice on FAB! 
With over 530 well-commented Blueprints, this all-in-one project includes everything you need to build immersive single-player or local co-op top-down shooter with firearms, melee combat, abilities, modular characters, vehicles, dialogue systems, upgrades, and much more.
Showcased twice:
All assets you see in trailers and screenshots are included in the project file.
Watch the trailer & try the demo to see all systems in action! (Full links at the bottom of this page)
Why Developers Love Defender:
Core Features:
Trailers
Main Trailer (2:49): https://youtu.be/UEy-6VP6PWE
Coop Trailer (1:12):
Single Player Gameplay (20:44):
Useful links
Discord link: https://discord.gg/tuu9dFDg
Defender Documentation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aLBocBDtd-2tljdh3zZyf1xffAKVqAYIoBZMqAwo75M/edit?tab=t.0
Playable Demo Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YcSe6_3udhfdrWtugQuULRQHGGp6gB2n/view
Tutorials
How to create a level from scratch?:
How do I add a character to my project?:
How to make modular character setup?:
How to use Objective Manager?: https://youtu.be/8Y7KDQ9yy0Y
Build faster. Learn smarter. Expand your game's potential with Defender.
Perfect for solo developers, educators, and Blueprint enthusiasts.
Version Note:
Disclaimer: For demonstration purposes, this product uses some assets from "Lyra", "Showdown VR Demo", "Infiltrator Demo", "Soul City", "Subway Sequencer", "Action RPG", "Blueprints", "Shooter Game", "Paragon", "Content Examples", "Infinity Blade: Weapons", "Realistic Rendering", "Animation Starter Pack" distributed free of charge by Epic Games
With over 530 well-commented Blueprints, this all-in-one project includes everything you need to build immersive single-player or local co-op top-down shooter with firearms, melee combat, abilities, modular characters, vehicles, dialogue systems, upgrades, and much more. Showcased twice:- First Showcase: Sept 6–20, 2022
- Second Showcase: Mar 5–19, 2024
All assets you see in trailers and screenshots are included in the project file.
Watch the trailer & try the demo to see all systems in action! (Full links at the bottom of this page)
Why Developers Love Defender:- Step-by-step video tutorials to help you integrate new characters, weapons, objectives, and more
- Growing Discord community to get help, share feedback, and see how others use Defender
- Designed for rapid prototyping and scalable game development – from game jams to commercial releases
- Plug-and-play local co-op (up to 3 players) with full UI and input support
- UE4 & UE5 skeleton compatible – import your own animations and meshes freely
- Use it as a full game framework or cherry-pick individual systems into your own project
Core Features:- 100% Blueprint, well-commented and beginner-friendly
- Firearms & Melee Combat with upgrade system
- AI with Behavior Trees
- Dialogue System with branching, stats & cinematic control
- Player Stats & Progression (XP, Critical Hit, Toughness etc.)
- On-screen messages, HP bars, damage text & interaction indicators
- Modular Character System with swappable parts (torso, legs, head) – easily extend your character’s visuals and stats
- Partitioned Save/Load System
- Vehicle Possession System
- 9+ weapon types, grenades, laser sights, ability system & more
TrailersMain Trailer (2:49): https://youtu.be/UEy-6VP6PWE
Coop Trailer (1:12):
Single Player Gameplay (20:44):
Useful linksDiscord link: https://discord.gg/tuu9dFDg
Defender Documentation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aLBocBDtd-2tljdh3zZyf1xffAKVqAYIoBZMqAwo75M/edit?tab=t.0
Playable Demo Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YcSe6_3udhfdrWtugQuULRQHGGp6gB2n/view
TutorialsHow to create a level from scratch?:
How do I add a character to my project?:
How to make modular character setup?:
How to use Objective Manager?: https://youtu.be/8Y7KDQ9yy0Y
Build faster. Learn smarter. Expand your game's potential with Defender.
Perfect for solo developers, educators, and Blueprint enthusiasts.
Version Note:
- UE 4.27: Supported in project versions v1.0 to v3.0.1
- UE 5.x (5.0 to 5.6): Supported in all project versions
Disclaimer: For demonstration purposes, this product uses some assets from "Lyra", "Showdown VR Demo", "Infiltrator Demo", "Soul City", "Subway Sequencer", "Action RPG", "Blueprints", "Shooter Game", "Paragon", "Content Examples", "Infinity Blade: Weapons", "Realistic Rendering", "Animation Starter Pack" distributed free of charge by Epic Games
