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Darkest Dungeon® IIVSRoguecraft DX

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Darkest Dungeon® II

Darkest Dungeon® II

Quality
77Popularity
36Value
63
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−76% $9.67
Buy
VS
Roguecraft DX

Roguecraft DX

StrategyCasualIndieRPGIsometricFunny2D +15
Quality
68Popularity
14Value
59
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−3% $11.66
Buy

Winner

Darkest Dungeon® II wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
11
Darkest Dungeon® II
11 of 15 metrics
Roguecraft DX
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.67 Wins
$11.66 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.67 -
$9.59 Wins
Best Current Discount
-76% Wins
-3% -
Sales Frequency
19 price changes Wins
4 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
74.8% positive -
92.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
24.4K Wins
53 -
Positive Steam Reviews
18.2K Wins
49 -
Negative Steam Reviews
6.2K -
4 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
741 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
24.4K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
121 Wins
19 -
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
May 2023 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeDarkest Dungeon® II

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

Wait for SaleRoguecraft DX

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

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Darkest Dungeon® II
Roguecraft DX

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

Darkest Dungeon® II

Darkest Dungeon® II

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −76% $9.67Buy
Steam
Steam +28% $12.39View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$39.99View
Roguecraft DX

Roguecraft DX

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −3% $11.66Buy
Steam
Steam +3% $11.99View

Darkest Dungeon® II

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

75% positive (24,390 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
24,390 reviews: large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.67: very accessible price
76% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players down 15% in recent days
678 concurrent players: smaller but active
24,390 total reviews: proven game with large community

Roguecraft DX

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

92% positive (53 reviews): very positive reception
53 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$11.66: reasonable price
3% off: minor discount
Historical low: $9.59: room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

1 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsDarkest Dungeon® IIRoguecraft DX
Release date
May 8, 2023
September 10, 2026
Developers
Red Hook Studios
Badger Punch Games
Publishers
Red Hook Studios
Thalamus Digital
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
121
19

Darkest Dungeon® II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: i7 6700k
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Roguecraft DX

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Darkest Dungeon® II or Roguecraft DX?

Darkest Dungeon® II won the comparison against Roguecraft DX 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 Darkest Dungeon® II worth buying over Roguecraft DX?

Based on the metrics, Darkest Dungeon® II 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. Darkest Dungeon® II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 01:45 PM UTC

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