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Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir ForestVSDungeon Rats

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

Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest

Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest

StrategyIndieAdventure
Quality
79Popularity
25Value
37
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$24.99
Buy Now
VS
Dungeon Rats

Dungeon Rats

Quality
63Popularity
23Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-60% $3.17
Buy Now

Winner

Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest
7 of 13 metrics
Dungeon Rats
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99 -
$3.17 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.74 -
$1.81 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-60% Wins
Sales Frequency
19 price changes -
29 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
82.4% positive Wins
78.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
619 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
485 -
Negative Steam Reviews
225 -
134 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1
1
Steam Recommendations
1.3K Wins
611 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
20 Wins
15 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2019 Wins
Nov 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDruidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest

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

Wait for SaleDungeon Rats

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:
Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest
Dungeon Rats

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

Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest

Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +18% $29.52View
Dungeon Rats

Dungeon Rats

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -60% $3.17Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1% $3.19View
GamersGate
GamersGate +152% $7.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest

Quality

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

82% positive (1,282 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,282 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$24.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Dungeon Rats

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

78% positive (619 reviews) — mostly positive
619 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$3.17 — very accessible price
60% off — solid discount

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDruidstone: The Secret of the Menhir ForestDungeon Rats
Release Date
May 15, 2019
November 4, 2016
Developers
Ctrl Alt Ninja Ltd.
Iron Tower Studio
Publishers
Ctrl Alt Ninja Ltd.
Iron Tower Studio
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
20
15

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Quad Core 2.66 Ghz Intel or 3.2 GHz AMD
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Dungeon Rats

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz Processor or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTS 450 / Radeon HD 4870 (1Gb) or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1500 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest or Dungeon Rats?

Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest won the comparison against Dungeon Rats 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 Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest worth buying over Dungeon Rats?

Based on the metrics, Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest 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. Dungeon Rats currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC

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