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DG2: Defense Grid 2VSDimension Defenders

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

DG2: Defense Grid 2

DG2: Defense Grid 2

Quality
84Popularity
28Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 9 days
−94% $0.57
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Dimension Defenders

Dimension Defenders

ActionStrategyIndieEarly AccessAdventure
Quality
27Popularity
5Value
78
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 24 days
−11% $8.00
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Winner

DG2: Defense Grid 2 wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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12
DG2: Defense Grid 2
12 of 15 metrics
Dimension Defenders
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.57 Wins
$8.00 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.14 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
-11% -
Sales Frequency
59 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
86.4% positive -
100% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.7K Wins
1 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.3K Wins
1 -
Negative Steam Reviews
367 -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
36 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
2.6K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
65 Wins
30 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2014 -
Jul 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDG2: Defense Grid 2

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleDimension Defenders

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
DG2: Defense Grid 2
Dimension Defenders

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

DG2: Defense Grid 2

DG2: Defense Grid 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $0.57Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +39% $0.79View
Steam
Steam$9.99View
Dimension Defenders

Dimension Defenders

1 Store
Steam
Steam −11% $8.00Buy Now

DG2: Defense Grid 2

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

86% positive (2,702 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,702 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$0.57 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Strong +28% player growth
41 concurrent players — niche audience

Dimension Defenders

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

100% positive (1 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1 reviews — limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$8.00 — very accessible price
11% off — minor discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity
Game DetailsDG2: Defense Grid 2Dimension Defenders
Release Date
September 23, 2014
July 29, 2026
Developers
Hidden Path Entertainment
Chromatik
Publishers
Hidden Path Entertainment
Chromatik Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
65
30

DG2: Defense Grid 2

No PC requirements data available

Dimension Defenders

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 (4GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
Which is better: DG2: Defense Grid 2 or Dimension Defenders?

DG2: Defense Grid 2 won the comparison against Dimension Defenders 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 DG2: Defense Grid 2 worth buying over Dimension Defenders?

Based on the metrics, DG2: Defense Grid 2 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. Dimension Defenders currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC

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