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DungeonsVSKenshi

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

Dungeons

Dungeons

Quality
48Popularity
23Value
65
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈18h
-90% $1.04
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VS
Kenshi

Kenshi

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
88Popularity
42Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈13h
-71% $8.55
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Winner

Kenshi wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

4
Dungeons
4 of 14 metrics
Kenshi
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.04 Wins
$8.55 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.10 Wins
$9.51 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-71% -
Sales Frequency
108 price changes -
114 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
65/100 -
75/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
45.1% positive -
95.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
697 -
95.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
314 -
90.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
383 Wins
4.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
6.0K Wins
Steam Recommendations
697 -
93.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0
0
Supported Languages
4 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2011 -
Dec 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDungeons

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

Worth ItKenshi

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Dungeons
Kenshi

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

Dungeons

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $1.04Buy Now
Steam
Steam +861% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +861% $9.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +861% $9.99View
Kenshi

Kenshi

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -71% $8.55Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +40% $12.00View
Steam
Steam +251% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +251% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Dungeons

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

45% positive (697 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 65/100 — mixed reception from critics
697 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.04 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-25% player decline
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Kenshi

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

96% positive (95,172 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
95,172 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$8.55 — very accessible price
71% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($7.84)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

+6% player growth
5,497 concurrent players — solid base
257 new reviews — still being discovered
95,172 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDungeonsKenshi
Release Date
February 10, 2011
December 6, 2018
Developers
Realmforge Studios
Lo-Fi Games
Publishers
Kalypso Media Digital
Lo-Fi Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dungeons

No PC requirements data available

Kenshi

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows 7 64-bit
  • Processor:Quad-core 64-bit
  • Memory:16 GB RAM
  • DirectX®:11
  • Hard Drive:14GB HD space
**Recommended install to SSD for optimum performance

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dungeons or Kenshi?

Kenshi won the comparison against Dungeons 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 worth buying over Kenshi?

Based on the metrics, Kenshi 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. Kenshi currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC

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