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Dungeon Warfare 2VSKingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Dungeon Warfare 2

Dungeon Warfare 2

Quality
72Popularity
25Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense

Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense

Quality
77Popularity
31Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-78% $3.25
Buy Now

Winner

Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 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.

2
Dungeon Warfare 2
2 of 14 metrics
Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$3.25 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.74 Wins
$7.49 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-78% Wins
Sales Frequency
5 price changes -
46 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
89.8% positive -
95.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K -
7.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
996 -
6.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
113 Wins
324 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 -
119 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.1K -
7.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
32 -
83 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2018 -
Oct 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDungeon Warfare 2

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

MaybeKingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Dungeon Warfare 2
Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense

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 Warfare 2

Dungeon Warfare 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense

Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -78% $3.25Buy Now
Steam
Steam +361% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Dungeon Warfare 2

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

90% positive (1,109 reviews) — very positive reception
1,109 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

Strong +33% player growth
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

96% positive (7,260 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
7,260 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$3.25 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.25 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+9% player growth
119 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDungeon Warfare 2Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
Release Date
July 6, 2018
October 17, 2018
Developers
Valsar
Ironhide Game Studio
Publishers
Valsar
Ironhide Game Studio
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
32
83

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dungeon Warfare 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8 / 7
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core 2.0 (or higher)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Graphic Card with at least 512MB of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes

Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 compliant with 1.0GB of video RAM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dungeon Warfare 2 or Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense?

Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense won the comparison against Dungeon Warfare 2 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 Warfare 2 worth buying over Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense?

Based on the metrics, Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense 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. Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 5, 2026, 04:44 AM UTC

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