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Dungeon DefendersVSElement TD 2 - Tower Defense

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

Dungeon Defenders

Dungeon Defenders

ActionStrategyIndieRPG
Quality
89Popularity
33Value
35
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−91% $1.36
Buy Now
VS
Element TD 2 - Tower Defense

Element TD 2 - Tower Defense

Quality
73Popularity
28Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 12 days
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Dungeon Defenders wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Dungeon Defenders
11 of 15 metrics
Element TD 2 - Tower Defense
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.36 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.94 Wins
$6.74 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
82 price changes Wins
19 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93.2% positive Wins
90.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
12.1K Wins
2.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
11.3K Wins
2.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
822 -
277 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
326 Wins
56 -
Steam Recommendations
12.1K Wins
2.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
118 -
456 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2011 -
Apr 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDungeon Defenders

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
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

Dungeon Defenders

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $1.36Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1002% $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

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (12,096 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
12,096 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$1.36 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.31)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-19% minor player decrease
270 concurrent players — smaller but active
12,096 total reviews — proven game with large community

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 DefendersElement TD 2 - Tower Defense
Release Date
October 18, 2011
April 2, 2021
Developers
Chromatic Games
Element Studios
Publishers
Chromatic Games
Element Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
118
456

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dungeon Defenders

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 2Ghz Dual-Core CPU
  • Memory: 2GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 2GB
  • Video Card: Graphics Card with Shader Model 3 support, 512 MB video memory
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Sound: DirectSound-compatible sound device
  • Additional:

Element TD 2 - Tower Defense

Recommended

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dungeon Defenders 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 worth buying over Element TD 2 - Tower Defense?

Based on the metrics, Dungeon Defenders 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. Element TD 2 - Tower Defense currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC

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