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IS DefenseVSWar of Rights

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

IS Defense

IS Defense

Quality
73Popularity
26Value
33
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-92% $0.46
Buy Now
VS
War of Rights

War of Rights

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationEarly AccessMassively Multiplayer
Quality
72Popularity
33Value
45
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
$29.99
Buy Now

Winner

IS Defense wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
IS Defense
8 of 14 metrics
War of Rights
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.46 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.25 Wins
$14.99 -
Best Current Discount
-92% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
45 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
50/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
91.2% positive Wins
88.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.4K -
13.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K -
11.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
126 Wins
1.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 -
311 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.4K -
13.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
39 Wins
29 -
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Apr 2016 -
Dec 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleIS Defense

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

MaybeWar of Rights

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

Time Range:
IS Defense
War of Rights

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

IS Defense

IS Defense

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $0.46Buy Now
Steam
Steam +159% $1.19View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1202% $5.99View
War of Rights

War of Rights

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

IS Defense

Quality

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

91% positive (1,440 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 50/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,440 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$0.46 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

War of Rights

Quality

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

89% positive (13,029 reviews) — very positive reception
13,029 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

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

-41% player decline
194 concurrent players — smaller but active
13,029 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsIS DefenseWar of Rights
Release Date
April 19, 2016
December 3, 2018
Developers
Destructive Creations
Campfire Games
Publishers
Destructive Creations
Campfire Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows
Achievements
39
29

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

IS Defense

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® 7 (Service Pack 1) / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10/ (64-bit only)
  • Processor: AMD Octa-Core / Intel Quad-Core processor running at 3.4 GHz (AMD FX X8 8350 or Intel Core i5 3570 or newer architectures are recommended)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD/NVIDIA dedicated with at least 2048MB of dedicated VRAM and with at least DirectX 11 and Shader Model 5.0 support. AMD Radeon R9 285 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 and above are recommended graphic cards.
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated or dedicated DirectX 11 compatible soundcard

War of Rights

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5 14700K, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 4070, AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: IS Defense or War of Rights?

IS Defense won the comparison against War of Rights 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 IS Defense worth buying over War of Rights?

Based on the metrics, IS Defense 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. War of Rights currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC

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