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Dungeon Defenders: AwakenedVSElement TD 2 - Tower Defense

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

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened

ActionStrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
68Popularity
28Value
100
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
in 8 hours
−96% $0.54
Buy Now
VS
Element TD 2 - Tower Defense

Element TD 2 - Tower Defense

Quality
73Popularity
28Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 13 days
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

8
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened
8 of 15 metrics
Element TD 2 - Tower Defense
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.54 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.78 Wins
$6.74 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
64 price changes Wins
19 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
74/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
67.6% positive -
90.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.3K Wins
2.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.2K -
2.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K -
277 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
43 -
58 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.3K Wins
2.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
95 -
456 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2020 -
Apr 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDungeon Defenders: Awakened

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Wait for SaleElement TD 2 - Tower Defense

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:
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened
Element TD 2 - Tower Defense

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

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $0.54Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2676% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2676% $14.99View
Element TD 2 - Tower Defense

Element TD 2 - Tower Defense

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +16% $17.34View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened

Quality

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

68% positive (3,251 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 74/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,251 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.54 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-68% player drop
25 concurrent players — niche audience

Element TD 2 - Tower Defense

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

90% positive (2,833 reviews) — very positive reception
2,833 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +57%
83 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDungeon Defenders: AwakenedElement TD 2 - Tower Defense
Release Date
May 28, 2020
April 2, 2021
Developers
Chromatic Games
Element Studios
Publishers
Chromatic Games
Element Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
95
456

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit Only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD RX 470
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Shader Model 5 GPU Required

Element TD 2 - Tower Defense

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dungeon Defenders: Awakened or Element TD 2 - Tower Defense?

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened won the comparison against Element TD 2 - Tower Defense 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 Dungeon Defenders: Awakened worth buying over Element TD 2 - Tower Defense?

Based on the metrics, Dungeon Defenders: Awakened 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 Defenders: Awakened currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:50 AM UTC

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