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DG2: Defense Grid 2VSPlanetary Annihilation: TITANS

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

DG2: Defense Grid 2

DG2: Defense Grid 2

Quality
83Popularity
28Value
75
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
Planetary Annihilation: TITANS

Planetary Annihilation: TITANS

Quality
69Popularity
33Value
96
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈1d
-83% $5.04
Buy Now

Winner

Planetary Annihilation: TITANS wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

7
DG2: Defense Grid 2
7 of 15 metrics
Planetary Annihilation: TITANS
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.40 Wins
$5.04 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.14 Wins
$5.49 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-83% -
Sales Frequency
55 price changes -
66 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
86.2% positive Wins
84.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.7K -
11.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.3K -
9.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
367 Wins
1.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
55 -
117 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.6K -
11.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
65 Wins
19 -
Supported Languages
11 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2014 -
Aug 2015 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDG2: Defense Grid 2

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

Worth ItPlanetary Annihilation: TITANS

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
DG2: Defense Grid 2
Planetary Annihilation: TITANS

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

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
Planetary Annihilation: TITANS

Planetary Annihilation: TITANS

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -83% $5.04Buy Now
Steam
Steam +495% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +495% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

DG2: Defense Grid 2

Quality

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

86% positive (2,658 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,658 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$0.40 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-42% player decline
45 concurrent players — niche audience

Planetary Annihilation: TITANS

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

85% positive (11,260 reviews) — mostly positive
11,260 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$5.04 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

+19% player growth
147 concurrent players — smaller but active
11,260 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDG2: Defense Grid 2Planetary Annihilation: TITANS
Release Date
September 23, 2014
August 18, 2015
Developers
Hidden Path Entertainment
Planetary Annihilation Inc
Publishers
Hidden Path Entertainment
Planetary Annihilation Inc
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
65
19

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

DG2: Defense Grid 2

No PC requirements data available

Planetary Annihilation: TITANS

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: MODERN Quad Core Processor
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated Graphics Chip (Not Integrated) / OpenGL 3.2+, 1 GB GPU RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 32 bit, Windows XP and Vista are NOT supported.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DG2: Defense Grid 2 or Planetary Annihilation: TITANS?

Planetary Annihilation: TITANS won the comparison against DG2: Defense Grid 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 DG2: Defense Grid 2 worth buying over Planetary Annihilation: TITANS?

Based on the metrics, Planetary Annihilation: TITANS 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. Planetary Annihilation: TITANS currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC

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