Dungeon Defenders: AwakenedVSOrcs Must Die! 2
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened
Better Deal· Kinguin
Orcs Must Die! 2
Better Deal· GAMIVOWinner
Orcs Must Die! 2 wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
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.
Value
Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Orcs Must Die! 2
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened
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
Orcs Must Die! 2
Recommended
- Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
- Additional:Broadband Internet connection recommended for co-op play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Dungeon Defenders: Awakened or Orcs Must Die! 2?
Orcs Must Die! 2 won the comparison against Dungeon Defenders: Awakened 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 Orcs Must Die! 2?
Based on the metrics, Orcs Must Die! 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. Dungeon Defenders: Awakened currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:51 AM UTC