EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 vs Mecha Knights: Nightmare
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Mecha Knights: Nightmare is $16.25 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 | Mecha Knights: Nightmare |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 66 |
| Quality | 72 | 73 |
| Value | 72 | 89 |
| Popularity | 31 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $23.44 | $7.19 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.6% positive | 91.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 563 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 | Mecha Knights: Nightmare |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 25, 2024 | August 30, 2021 |
| Developers | SANDLOT | Damian Kubiak |
| Publishers | D3PUBLISHER | Damian Kubiak |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Windows 10/64 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 8700K, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Core i7-8086K |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, AMD Radeon RX VEGA 56 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 or Mecha Knights: Nightmare?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 won the comparison against Mecha Knights: Nightmare 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 Mecha Knights: Nightmare?
Based on the metrics, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 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. Mecha Knights: Nightmare currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC