Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense vs Relic Guardian - Tower Defense
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Relic Guardian - Tower Defense is $1.45 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense | Relic Guardian - Tower Defense |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 54 | 62 |
| Quality | 78 | 75 |
| Value | 36 | 75 |
| Popularity | 35 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.62 | $8.22 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.3% positive | 94.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.5K | 6 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense | Relic Guardian - Tower Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 6, 2014 | October 22, 2025 |
| Developers | Ironhide Game Studio | Mystrigger |
| Publishers | Ironhide Game Studio | XD, Mystrigger |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP Service Pack 3 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Dual Core CPU | Dual Core CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | OpenGL 3.0 compliant with 1.0GB of video RAM. | OpenGL 3.0 compliant with 1.0GB of video RAM. |
| Storage (minimum) | 1500 MB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense or Relic Guardian - Tower Defense?
Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense won the comparison against Relic Guardian - Tower Defense 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 Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense worth buying over Relic Guardian - Tower Defense?
Based on the metrics, Kingdom Rush - Tower 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. Relic Guardian - Tower Defense currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:16 PM UTC