Avernum: Escape From the Pit vs The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Avernum: Escape From the Pit wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition is $3.20 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Avernum: Escape From the Pit | The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 52 | 58 |
| Quality | 84 | 67 |
| Value | 38 | 76 |
| Popularity | 25 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $6.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.1% positive | 83.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Avernum: Escape From the Pit
Green Man Gaming Cheapest Authorized reseller$9.99Buy 
Steam Official store$9.99Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$14.95Buy The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
Side by side over time
Avernum: Escape From the PitThe Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Avernum: Escape From the Pit | The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 11, 2012 | November 6, 2015 |
| Developers | Spiderweb Software | Mana Games |
| Publishers | Spiderweb Software | Mana Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10/8/7 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 3 Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Shader Model 3.0 GPU ; NVidia GeForce GTX 760 (2013) or AMD Radeon HD 7950 (2012) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Avernum: Escape From the Pit or The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition?
Avernum: Escape From the Pit won the comparison against The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Avernum: Escape From the Pit worth buying over The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition?
Based on the metrics, Avernum: Escape From the Pit won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC