EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 vs Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 is $0.04 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 | Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 72 | 72 |
| Quality | 87 | 85 |
| Value | 76 | 78 |
| Popularity | 32 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.25 | $6.29 |
| Steam Review Score | 94% positive | 92.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 269 | 105 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$6.29−84%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$6.79−83%Buy 
Steam Official store$9.99−75%Buy Side by side over time
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 | Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 11, 2019 | September 5, 2011 |
| Developers | SANDLOT | Relic Entertainment |
| Publishers | D3PUBLISHER | Relic Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4770 3.40GHz/AMD Ryzen5 1400 3.20GHz | Any Quad-core Intel or AMD Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 1GB (XP), 2GB (Vista), 2GB (Windows 7) |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB | 512MB Video Card using Shader Model 3 (Performance equivalent to an AMD Radeon 5750 or better) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 or Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 won the comparison against Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition 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 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition?
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. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:19 PM UTC