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Dungeon Siege IIIVSGrim Dawn

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

Dungeon Siege III

Dungeon Siege III

Quality
58Popularity
27Value
73
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 1 day
−69% $4.68
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VS
Grim Dawn

Grim Dawn

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
90Popularity
40Value
58
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−46% $13.53
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Winner

Grim Dawn wins 10 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.

4
Dungeon Siege III
4 of 14 metrics
Grim Dawn
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)
$4.68 Wins
$13.53 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 Wins
$3.74 -
Best Current Discount
-69% Wins
-46% -
Sales Frequency
31 price changes -
79 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
72/100 -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
54.8% positive -
93.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.0K -
90.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
84.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
897 Wins
5.8K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 -
4.1K Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.0K -
90.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
54 -
234 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2011 -
Feb 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDungeon Siege III

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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 III
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 III

Dungeon Siege III

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −69% $4.68Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +107% $9.68View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +220% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +220% $14.99View
Grim Dawn

Grim Dawn

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −46% $13.53Buy Now
Steam
Steam +85% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Dungeon Siege III

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

55% positive (1,984 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,984 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.68 — very accessible price
69% off — solid discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-89% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Grim Dawn

Quality

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

94% positive (90,478 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
90,478 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$13.53 — reasonable price
46% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

-10% minor player decrease
4,873 concurrent players — solid base
125 new reviews — still being discovered
90,478 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDungeon Siege IIIGrim Dawn
Release Date
June 20, 2011
February 25, 2016
Developers
Obsidian Entertainment
Crate Entertainment
Publishers
Square Enix
Crate Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
54
234

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dungeon Siege III

Recommended

Recommended
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Core i5 750 2.67 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4870 or NVIDIA GTX 260

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dungeon Siege III or Grim Dawn?

Grim Dawn won the comparison against Dungeon Siege III 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 III 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 III currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 08:31 PM UTC

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