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

Dungeon Defenders

Dungeon Defenders

ActionStrategyIndieRPGSingleplayerMultiplayer3D +15
Quality
89Popularity
33Value
46
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−14% $12.82
Buy
VS
Heroes Suck

Heroes Suck

StrategyIndieRPGSingleplayer3DTop-Down +15
Quality
38Popularity
18Value
59
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−1% $19.88
Buy

Winner

Dungeon Defenders wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
13
Dungeon Defenders
13 of 15 metrics
Heroes Suck
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.82 Wins
$19.88 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.05 Wins
$17.99 -
Best Current Discount
-14% Wins
-1% -
Sales Frequency
79 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93.2% positive Wins
63.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
12.2K Wins
11 -
Positive Steam Reviews
11.3K Wins
7 -
Negative Steam Reviews
834 -
4 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
224 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
12.2K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
118 Wins
35 -
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Oct 2011 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeDungeon Defenders

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

Wait for SaleHeroes Suck

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Dungeon Defenders
Heroes Suck

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 −14% $12.82Buy
Steam
Steam +17% $14.99View
Heroes Suck

Heroes Suck

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −1% $19.88Buy
Steam
Steam +1% $19.99View

Dungeon Defenders

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (12,179 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
12,179 reviews: large sample

Value

Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.

$12.82: reasonable price
14% off: minor discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players down 46% in recent days
186 concurrent players: smaller but active
12,179 total reviews: proven game with large community

Heroes Suck

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

64% positive (11 reviews): mixed opinions
11 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.

$19.88: reasonable price
1% off: minor discount
Near historical low ($17.99)

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 100% in recent days
Game detailsDungeon DefendersHeroes Suck
Release date
October 18, 2011
September 15, 2026
Developers
Chromatic Games
Dawning Light
Publishers
Chromatic Games
Dawning Light
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
118
35

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:

Heroes Suck

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 3060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Which is better: Dungeon Defenders or Heroes Suck?

Dungeon Defenders won the comparison against Heroes Suck 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 Heroes Suck?

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. Heroes Suck currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 04:26 AM UTC

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