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

Dungeon Defenders

Dungeon Defenders

ActionStrategyIndieRPG
Quality
89Popularity
33Value
99
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
in 4 hours
−92% $1.19
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Enshrouded

Enshrouded

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
70Popularity
42Value
74
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 30 days
−25% $22.49
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Winner

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

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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Dungeon Defenders
8 of 15 metrics
Enshrouded
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)
$1.19 Wins
$22.49 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.94 Wins
$23.99 -
Best Current Discount
-92% Wins
-25% -
Sales Frequency
85 price changes -
125 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93.2% positive Wins
85.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
12.1K -
92.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
11.3K -
79.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
826 Wins
13.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
234 -
6.2K Wins
Steam Recommendations
12.1K -
93.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
118 Wins
52 -
Supported Languages
5 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2011 -
Jan 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItDungeon Defenders

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

MaybeEnshrouded

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:
Dungeon Defenders
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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 −92% $1.19Buy Now
Steam
Steam$14.99View
Enshrouded

Enshrouded

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −25% $22.49Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +26% $28.36View

Dungeon Defenders

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (12,135 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
12,135 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$1.19 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+24% player growth
316 concurrent players — smaller but active
12,135 total reviews — proven game with large community

Enshrouded

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

86% positive (92,861 reviews) — very positive reception
92,861 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$22.49 — mid-range price
25% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-33% player decline
4,204 concurrent players — solid base
128 new reviews — still being discovered
92,861 total reviews — major title
Game DetailsDungeon DefendersEnshrouded
Release Date
October 18, 2011
January 24, 2024
Developers
Chromatic Games
Keen Games GmbH
Publishers
Chromatic Games
Keen Games GmbH
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
118
52

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:

Enshrouded

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7-8700 (3.7 GHz 6 Core) / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (3.7 GHz 8 Core) or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (req. 6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (req. 6GB VRAM) / Intel ARC A770
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • Sound Card: on board
  • Additional Notes: SSD recommended.
Which is better: Dungeon Defenders or Enshrouded?

Dungeon Defenders won the comparison against Enshrouded 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 Enshrouded?

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. Dungeon Defenders currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 01:26 AM UTC

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