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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Company of Heroes

Company of Heroes

Quality
95Popularity
33Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈28d
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Dungeon Keeper™ 2

Dungeon Keeper™ 2

Quality
74Popularity
25Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now

Winner

Company of Heroes wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

9
Company of Heroes
9 of 13 metrics
Dungeon Keeper™ 2
4 of 13 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$4.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.99 -
$2.49 Wins
Sales Frequency
12 price changes Wins
4 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
93/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94.4% positive Wins
92.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
12.3K Wins
1.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
11.6K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
695 -
85 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
869 Wins
38 -
Steam Recommendations
12.2K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0
0
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2006 -
Mar 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCompany of Heroes

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleDungeon Keeper™ 2

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Company of Heroes
Dungeon Keeper™ 2

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Company of Heroes

Company of Heroes

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Dungeon Keeper™ 2

Dungeon Keeper™ 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Company of Heroes

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (12,306 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 93/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
12,306 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-37% player decline
709 concurrent players — smaller but active
12,306 total reviews — proven game with large community

Dungeon Keeper™ 2

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

93% positive (1,182 reviews) — very positive reception
1,182 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

45 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCompany of HeroesDungeon Keeper™ 2
Release Date
September 11, 2006
March 7, 2024
Developers
Relic Entertainment
Bullfrog Productions
Publishers
Relic Entertainment
Electronic Arts
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Company of Heroes

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® XP or Vista
  • Processor: 3.0 Ghz Intel Pentium IV or equivalent
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or better
  • Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0c compatible 16-bit

Dungeon Keeper™ 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Company of Heroes or Dungeon Keeper™ 2?

Company of Heroes won the comparison against Dungeon Keeper™ 2 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 Company of Heroes worth buying over Dungeon Keeper™ 2?

Based on the metrics, Company of Heroes 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 10:20 AM UTC

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