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DG2: Defense Grid 2VSHorizon Ring

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
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 8 days
−98% $0.19
Buy
VS
Horizon Ring

Horizon Ring

Quality
39Popularity
13Value
52
SteamBest price· Steam
$4.99
Buy

Winner

DG2: Defense Grid 2 wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
13
DG2: Defense Grid 2
13 of 15 metrics
Horizon Ring
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.19 Wins
$4.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.14 Wins
$4.49 -
Best Current Discount
-98% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
84 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
86.4% positive Wins
80% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.7K Wins
5 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.3K Wins
4 -
Negative Steam Reviews
367 -
1 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
45 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
2.6K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
65 Wins
23 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2014 -
Sep 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.

Skip ThisHorizon Ring

Not the right time for this one: better alternatives or a better price are likely out there.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
DG2: Defense Grid 2
Horizon Ring

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 −98% $0.19Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +184% $0.54View
Steam
Steam$9.99View
Horizon Ring

Horizon Ring

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy

DG2: Defense Grid 2

Quality

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

86% positive (2,707 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
2,707 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$0.19: very accessible price
98% off: deep discount
Historical low: $0.14: room for better deals

Popularity

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

Players down 26% in recent days
48 concurrent players: niche audience

Horizon Ring

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience: consistent negative feedback.

80% positive (5 reviews): mostly positive
5 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$4.99: very accessible price
Near historical low ($4.49)
Game detailsDG2: Defense Grid 2Horizon Ring
Release date
September 23, 2014
September 11, 2026
Developers
Hidden Path Entertainment
Mahhouse Games
Publishers
Hidden Path Entertainment
Mahhouse Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
65
23

DG2: Defense Grid 2

No PC requirements data available

Horizon Ring

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
Which is better: DG2: Defense Grid 2 or Horizon Ring?

DG2: Defense Grid 2 won the comparison against Horizon Ring 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 Horizon Ring?

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. DG2: Defense Grid 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 08:44 PM UTC

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