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

Dungeon Rushers

Dungeon Rushers

Quality
53Popularity
24Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈5d
-95% $0.76
Buy Now
VS
Iratus: Lord of the Dead

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

StrategyIndieRPG
Quality
82Popularity
31Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-95% $1.37
Buy Now

Winner

Iratus: Lord of the Dead wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

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

3
Dungeon Rushers
3 of 11 metrics
Iratus: Lord of the Dead
8 of 11 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.76 Wins
$1.37 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.49 Wins
$1.44 -
Best Current Discount
-95%
-95%
Sales Frequency
19 price changes -
61 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
78/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
63.4% positive -
85.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
792 -
7.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
502 -
6.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
290 Wins
1.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
32
32
Steam Recommendations
790 -
7.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
23 -
75 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages
12 languages
Release Date
Sep 2016 -
Apr 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDungeon Rushers

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

MaybeIratus: Lord of the Dead

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 Rushers
Iratus: Lord of the Dead

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 Rushers

Dungeon Rushers

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $0.76Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +97% $1.50View
Steam
Steam +293% $2.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1872% $14.99View
Iratus: Lord of the Dead

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $1.37Buy Now
Steam
Steam +118% $2.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +119% $3.00View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2089% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Dungeon Rushers

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

63% positive (792 reviews) — mixed opinions
792 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$0.76 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

85% positive (7,145 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,145 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.37 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.01 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-60% player drop
23 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDungeon RushersIratus: Lord of the Dead
Release Date
September 6, 2016
April 23, 2020
Developers
Goblinz Studio
Unfrozen
Publishers
WhisperGames, Goblinz Publishing
Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
23
75

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dungeon Rushers

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Microsoft® Windows® 7
  • Processor: Dual-core 2Ghz CPU
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX® 10 compliant graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 - 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760, AMD Radeon R9 280X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X9 Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dungeon Rushers or Iratus: Lord of the Dead?

Iratus: Lord of the Dead won the comparison against Dungeon Rushers 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 Rushers worth buying over Iratus: Lord of the Dead?

Based on the metrics, Iratus: Lord of the Dead 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 Rushers currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:12 AM UTC

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