EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 vs HELLDIVERS™ 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
HELLDIVERS™ 2 wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 is R$11.35 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 | HELLDIVERS™ 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 65 | 69 |
| Quality | 72 | 64 |
| Value | 69 | 67 |
| Popularity | 31 | 63 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 116.41 | R$ 127.76 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.6% positive | 75.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 563 | 41.7K |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 | HELLDIVERS™ 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 25, 2024 | February 8, 2024 |
| Developers | SANDLOT | Arrowhead Game Studios |
| Publishers | D3PUBLISHER | PlayStation Publishing LLC |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 8700K, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, AMD Radeon RX VEGA 56 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 or HELLDIVERS™ 2?
HELLDIVERS™ 2 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 6 worth buying over HELLDIVERS™ 2?
Based on the metrics, HELLDIVERS™ 2 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 6 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC