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DummynationVSThe Battle of Polytopia

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

Dummynation

Dummynation

StrategyIndieSimulationRTSSingleplayerMultiplayer +14
Quality
72Popularity
28Value
50
SteamBest price· Steam
$11.99
Buy
VS
The Battle of Polytopia

The Battle of Polytopia

ActionStrategyCasualIndieSimulationAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayerIsometric +15
Quality
86Popularity
30Value
68
Green Man GamingBest price· Green Man Gaming · Authorized reseller
−75% $3.75
Buy

Winner

The Battle of Polytopia wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Green Man Gaming
3
Dummynation
3 of 15 metrics
The Battle of Polytopia
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.99 -
$6.12 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.59 -
$3.39 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-59% Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
169 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
72/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
88.4% positive -
94.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.2K -
4.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.8K -
4.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
367 -
255 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
72 -
221 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.1K -
4.7K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
16 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
35 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2022 Wins
Aug 2020 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleDummynation

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeThe Battle of Polytopia

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Dummynation
The Battle of Polytopia

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

Dummynation

Dummynation

1 Store
Steam
Steam$11.99Buy
The Battle of Polytopia

The Battle of Polytopia

5 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming −75% $3.75Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +63% $6.12View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +65% $6.20View
GamersGate
GamersGate +100% $7.50View
Steam
Steam +300% $14.99View

Dummynation

Quality

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

88% positive (3,158 reviews): very positive reception
3,158 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$11.99: reasonable price
Historical low: $9.59: room for better deals

Popularity

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

Players up 44% in recent days
95 concurrent players: niche audience

The Battle of Polytopia

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (4,758 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 72/100: generally favorable from critics
4,758 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.75: very accessible price
75% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($3.28)

Popularity

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

Players up 10% in recent days
241 concurrent players: smaller but active
Game detailsDummynationThe Battle of Polytopia
Release date
April 15, 2022
August 4, 2020
Developers
Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Midjiwan AB
Publishers
Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Midjiwan AB
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
16
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Dummynation

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Any
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any

The Battle of Polytopia

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256mb Video Memory
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 160 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Which is better: Dummynation or The Battle of Polytopia?

The Battle of Polytopia won the comparison against Dummynation 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 Dummynation worth buying over The Battle of Polytopia?

Based on the metrics, The Battle of Polytopia 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. The Battle of Polytopia currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC

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