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DG2: Defense Grid 2VSSpace Run Galaxy

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

DG2: Defense Grid 2

DG2: Defense Grid 2

Quality
83Popularity
28Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−94% $0.61
Buy Now
VS
Space Run Galaxy

Space Run Galaxy

StrategyIndie
Quality
68Popularity
23Value
33
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−95% $0.52
Buy Now

Winner

DG2: Defense Grid 2 wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
DG2: Defense Grid 2
11 of 15 metrics
Space Run Galaxy
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)
$0.61 -
$0.52 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.14 Wins
$0.69 -
Best Current Discount
-94% -
-95% Wins
Sales Frequency
67 price changes Wins
40 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
75/100 -
Steam Review Score
86.3% positive Wins
69% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.7K Wins
665 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.3K Wins
459 -
Negative Steam Reviews
368 -
206 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
42 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
2.6K Wins
662 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
65 Wins
30 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2014 -
Jun 2016 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 SaleSpace Run Galaxy

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:
DG2: Defense Grid 2
Space Run Galaxy

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% $0.61Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +28% $0.78View
Steam
Steam +1538% $9.99View
Space Run Galaxy

Space Run Galaxy

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $0.52Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +73% $0.90View
Steam
Steam +187% $1.49View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1821% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

DG2: Defense Grid 2

Quality

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

86% positive (2,680 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,680 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$0.61 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-24% minor player decrease
34 concurrent players — niche audience

Space Run Galaxy

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

69% positive (665 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
665 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$0.52 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.39 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-67% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDG2: Defense Grid 2Space Run Galaxy
Release Date
September 23, 2014
June 17, 2016
Developers
Hidden Path Entertainment
Passtech Games
Publishers
Hidden Path Entertainment
Focus Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
65
30

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DG2: Defense Grid 2 or Space Run Galaxy?

DG2: Defense Grid 2 won the comparison against Space Run Galaxy 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 Space Run Galaxy?

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: Jul 22, 2026, 05:43 AM UTC

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