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

Dragon Ruins

Dragon Ruins

Quality
72Popularity
41Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈14d
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
Dragon Ruins II

Dragon Ruins II

Quality
67Popularity
19Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈14d
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Dragon Ruins wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 6 of 9 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
Dragon Ruins
6 of 9 metrics
Dragon Ruins II
3 of 9 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.49 Wins
$6.99 -
Sales Frequency
9 price changes
9 price changes
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
91.6% positive Wins
86.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
345 Wins
191 -
Positive Steam Reviews
316 Wins
166 -
Negative Steam Reviews
29 -
25 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
2 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Apr 2024 -
Jan 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDragon Ruins

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

Wait for SaleDragon Ruins II

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Dragon Ruins
Dragon Ruins II

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

Dragon Ruins

Dragon Ruins

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Dragon Ruins II

Dragon Ruins II

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Dragon Ruins

Quality

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

92% positive (345 reviews) — very positive reception
345 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Dragon Ruins II

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

87% positive (191 reviews) — very positive reception
191 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$9.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $6.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDragon RuinsDragon Ruins II
Release Date
April 30, 2024
January 16, 2025
Developers
Graverobber Foundation
Graverobber Foundation
Publishers
Graverobber Foundation
Graverobber Foundation
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dragon Ruins or Dragon Ruins II?

Dragon Ruins won the comparison against Dragon Ruins II 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 Dragon Ruins worth buying over Dragon Ruins II?

Based on the metrics, Dragon Ruins 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. Dragon Ruins II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC

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