Dungeon Settlers vs Escape The Mad Empire
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Escape The Mad Empire wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Escape The Mad Empire is R$15.35 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dungeon Settlers | Escape The Mad Empire |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 57 |
| Quality | 64 | 70 |
| Value | 51 | 85 |
| Popularity | 26 | 21 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 49.99 | R$ 34.64 |
| Steam Review Score | 78.3% positive | 88% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 140 | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dungeon Settlers | Escape The Mad Empire |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 4, 2026 | April 22, 2025 |
| Developers | CanOpener | XperimentalZ Games |
| Publishers | WhisperGames, CanOpener | XperimentalZ Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64 bits |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5 6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X equivalent or above |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 560 equivalent or above |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 1 GB available space |
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC