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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6VSRogue Point

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

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6

Quality
71Popularity
31Value
65
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈17d
-56% $26.39
Buy Now
VS
Rogue Point

Rogue Point

ActionEarly Access
Quality
57Popularity
23Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-23% $15.44
Buy Now

Winner

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

9
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6
9 of 15 metrics
Rogue Point
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$26.39 -
$15.44 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$26.71 -
$11.30 Wins
Best Current Discount
-56% Wins
-23% -
Sales Frequency
33 price changes -
70 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
69.2% positive Wins
68.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.1K Wins
690 -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.2K Wins
473 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.9K -
217 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
449 Wins
26 -
Steam Recommendations
6.1K Wins
690 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
39 Wins
18 -
Supported Languages
5 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2024 -
Feb 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleRogue Point

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6
Rogue Point

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

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6

3 Stores
Steam
Steam -56% $26.39Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +33% $35.23View
GamersGate
GamersGate +127% $59.99View
Rogue Point

Rogue Point

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -23% $15.44Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +29% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +29% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +29% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

69% positive (6,079 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
6,079 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$26.39 — mid-range price
56% off — solid discount
Historical low: $21.53 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

+22% player growth
452 concurrent players — smaller but active

Rogue Point

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

69% positive (689 reviews) — mixed opinions
689 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$15.44 — reasonable price
23% off — modest discount
Historical low: $11.30 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Strong +25% player growth
20 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6Rogue Point
Release Date
July 25, 2024
February 12, 2026
Developers
SANDLOT
Crowbar Collective
Publishers
D3PUBLISHER
Team17
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
39
18

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6

Recommended

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.

Rogue Point

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700k / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 or Rogue Point?

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 won the comparison against Rogue Point 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 Rogue Point?

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. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC

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