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Dungeons of DredmorVSRogue's Tale

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

Dungeons of Dredmor

Dungeons of Dredmor

Quality
88Popularity
29Value
61
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈14h
-22% $6.22
Buy Now
VS
Rogue's Tale

Rogue's Tale

Quality
60Popularity
23Value
61
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-34% $4.64
Buy Now

Winner

Dungeons of Dredmor wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Dungeons of Dredmor
8 of 15 metrics
Rogue's Tale
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.22 -
$4.64 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.92 -
$3.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-22% -
-34% Wins
Sales Frequency
60 price changes Wins
56 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94.1% positive Wins
74% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.7K Wins
647 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.5K Wins
479 -
Negative Steam Reviews
218 -
168 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
18 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
3.7K Wins
648 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
123 -
610 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
2 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2011 -
Mar 2014 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDungeons of Dredmor

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

Wait for SaleRogue's Tale

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Dungeons of Dredmor
Rogue's Tale

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

Dungeons of Dredmor

Dungeons of Dredmor

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -22% $6.22Buy Now
Steam
Steam +28% $7.99View
Rogue's Tale

Rogue's Tale

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -34% $4.64Buy Now
Steam
Steam +51% $6.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Dungeons of Dredmor

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (3,682 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,682 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$6.22 — very accessible price
22% off — modest discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-71% player drop
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Rogue's Tale

Quality

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

74% positive (647 reviews) — mostly positive
647 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.64 — very accessible price
34% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDungeons of DredmorRogue's Tale
Release Date
July 13, 2011
March 28, 2014
Developers
Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Epixx.org
Publishers
Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Epixx.org
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
123
610

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dungeons of Dredmor

No PC requirements data available

Rogue's Tale

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dungeons of Dredmor or Rogue's Tale?

Dungeons of Dredmor won the comparison against Rogue's Tale 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 Dungeons of Dredmor worth buying over Rogue's Tale?

Based on the metrics, Dungeons of Dredmor 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC

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