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

Dungeon Siege II

Dungeon Siege II

Quality
76Popularity
28Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−80% $1.39
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VS
Grim Dawn

Grim Dawn

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
90Popularity
43Value
57
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 39 days
−85% $3.74
Buy Now

Winner

Grim Dawn wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Dungeon Siege II
3 of 14 metrics
Grim Dawn
11 of 14 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.39 Wins
$3.74 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.38 Wins
$3.74 -
Best Current Discount
-80% -
-85% Wins
Sales Frequency
53 price changes -
87 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
76.7% positive -
93.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.6K -
92.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.0K -
86.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
615 Wins
6.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
46 -
7.1K Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.6K -
91.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
234 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2005 -
Feb 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDungeon Siege II

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

MaybeGrim Dawn

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 Siege II
Grim Dawn

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 Siege II

Dungeon Siege II

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $1.39Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +17% $1.62View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$6.99View
Steam
Steam$6.99View
Grim Dawn

Grim Dawn

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −85% $3.74Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +263% $13.59View

Dungeon Siege II

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

77% positive (2,640 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,640 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.39 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.97 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-7% minor player decrease
39 concurrent players — niche audience

Grim Dawn

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

93% positive (92,569 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
92,569 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$3.74 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Strong +40% player growth
7,981 concurrent players — solid base
92,569 total reviews — major title
Game DetailsDungeon Siege IIGrim Dawn
Release Date
August 16, 2005
February 25, 2016
Developers
Gas Powered Games
Crate Entertainment
Publishers
Square Enix
Crate Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
234

Dungeon Siege II

No PC requirements data available

Grim Dawn

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 / Windows 10
  • Processor: x86 compatible 3.2GHz or faster processor (Intel 4th generation core i-series or better)
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1.5GB NVIDIA GeForce 500 series or ATI Radeon 6000 series or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
Which is better: Dungeon Siege II or Grim Dawn?

Grim Dawn won the comparison against Dungeon Siege II 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 Siege II worth buying over Grim Dawn?

Based on the metrics, Grim Dawn 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 Siege II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 08:04 AM UTC

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