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Dungeon SettlersVSEscape The Mad Empire

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

Dungeon Settlers

Dungeon Settlers

Quality
Popularity
Value
Scores are estimated for unreleased games
VS
Escape The Mad Empire

Escape The Mad Empire

StrategyIndieEarly AccessRPG
Quality
70Popularity
21Value
82
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 54 days
−30% $12.59
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Winner

Escape The Mad Empire wins 9 of 12 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 Settlers
3 of 12 metrics
Escape The Mad Empire
9 of 12 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$12.59 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$13.04 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-30% Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
11 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
N/A -
88.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
0 -
394 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
0 -
349 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
0 Wins
45 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
10 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2026 Wins
Apr 2025 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEscape The Mad Empire

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 Settlers
Escape The Mad Empire

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 Settlers

Dungeon Settlers

No deals available
Escape The Mad Empire

Escape The Mad Empire

1 Store
Steam
Steam −30% $12.59Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Dungeon Settlers

No data available

Escape The Mad Empire

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

89% positive (394 reviews) — very positive reception
394 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$12.59 — reasonable price
30% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

+9% player growth
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDungeon SettlersEscape The Mad Empire
Release Date
September 10, 2026
April 22, 2025
Developers
CanOpener
XperimentalZ Games
Publishers
CanOpener
Paradox Arc
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dungeon Settlers or Escape The Mad Empire?

Escape The Mad Empire won the comparison against Dungeon Settlers 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 Settlers worth buying over Escape The Mad Empire?

Based on the metrics, Escape The Mad Empire 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. Escape The Mad Empire currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 28, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC

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