EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5VSEARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5
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Winner
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
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
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4770 3.40GHz/AMD Ryzen5 1400 3.20GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
- Additional Notes: XInput Controller
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7 8700K, AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, AMD Radeon RX VEGA 56
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 45 GB available space
- Additional Notes: This application supports online cross-play. To use online cross-play features such as Epic Games Store player friend registration and invitations, you must sign in to your Epic Games account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 or EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 won the comparison against EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 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 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 worth buying over EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6?
Based on the metrics, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 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. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC