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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
72Popularity
Value
75
Scores are estimated for unreleased games
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
−15% $21.24
Buy Now
VS
Escape The Mad Empire

Escape The Mad Empire

StrategyIndieEarly AccessRPG
Quality
70Popularity
21Value
48
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−38% $11.20
Buy Now

Winner

Escape The Mad Empire wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

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Dungeon Settlers
4 of 14 metrics
Escape The Mad Empire
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$21.24 -
$11.20 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$21.24 -
$13.04 Wins
Best Current Discount
-15% -
-38% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price change -
13 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
86.8% positive -
88.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
129 -
404 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
112 -
358 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
17 Wins
46 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2.6K Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
0 -
405 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
53 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2026 Wins
Apr 2025 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleEscape The Mad Empire

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot 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

1 Store
Steam
Steam −15% $21.24Buy Now
Escape The Mad Empire

Escape The Mad Empire

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −38% $11.20Buy Now
Steam
Steam +61% $17.99View

Dungeon Settlers

Quality

Developer Track Record

Generally positive track record — the studio tends to deliver quality games.

Studio's released games on Steam averaged 72/100, weighted by review volume

Value

Preorder Price

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

$21.24 — mid-range price
15% off — minor discount

Escape The Mad Empire

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

89% positive (404 reviews) — very positive reception
404 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$11.20 — reasonable price
38% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($11.18)

Popularity

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

-67% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsDungeon SettlersEscape The Mad Empire
Release Date
September 4, 2026
April 22, 2025
Developers
CanOpener
XperimentalZ Games
Publishers
WhisperGames, CanOpener
XperimentalZ Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
53

Dungeon Settlers

No PC requirements data available

Escape The Mad Empire

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bits
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X equivalent or above
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 560 equivalent or above
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
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. Dungeon Settlers currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC

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