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Dungeon DefendersVSLegendary Hoplite

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Dungeon Defenders

Dungeon Defenders

ActionStrategyIndieRPG
Quality
89Popularity
33Value
81
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Legendary Hoplite

Legendary Hoplite

ActionStrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
52Popularity
41Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4d
-95% $0.74
Buy Now

Winner

Dungeon Defenders wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

10
Dungeon Defenders
10 of 15 metrics
Legendary Hoplite
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.61 -
$0.74 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.94 -
$0.69 Wins
Best Current Discount
-89% -
-95% Wins
Sales Frequency
68 price changes Wins
34 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93.3% positive Wins
63.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
12.0K Wins
336 -
Positive Steam Reviews
11.2K Wins
214 -
Negative Steam Reviews
807 -
122 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
266 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
12.0K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
118 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2011 -
Feb 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItDungeon Defenders

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeLegendary Hoplite

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Dungeon Defenders
Legendary Hoplite

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

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
Legendary Hoplite

Legendary Hoplite

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $0.74Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1926% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +1926% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Dungeon Defenders

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (12,025 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
12,025 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$1.61 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.31 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Strong +27% player growth
283 concurrent players — smaller but active
12,025 total reviews — proven game with large community

Legendary Hoplite

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

64% positive (336 reviews) — mixed opinions
336 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.74 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDungeon DefendersLegendary Hoplite
Release Date
October 18, 2011
February 2, 2024
Developers
Chromatic Games
TripleBricksGames
Publishers
Chromatic Games
Ravenage Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
118

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:

Legendary Hoplite

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dungeon Defenders or Legendary Hoplite?

Dungeon Defenders won the comparison against Legendary Hoplite 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 Legendary Hoplite?

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: Jun 3, 2026, 09:57 PM UTC

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