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Legacy of DefenseVSRefence

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Legacy of Defense

Legacy of Defense

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
63Popularity
21Value
73
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 7 days
$7.99
Buy Now
VS
Refence

Refence

StrategyCasualIndieSimulation
Quality
60Popularity
18Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 3 days
$5.99
Buy Now

Winner

Legacy of Defense wins 9 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

9
Legacy of Defense
9 of 11 metrics
Refence
2 of 11 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.78 Wins
$5.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.90 Wins
$4.49 -
Best Current Discount
-53% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
61 price changes Wins
7 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
78.3% positive -
78.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
428 Wins
139 -
Positive Steam Reviews
335 Wins
109 -
Negative Steam Reviews
93 -
30 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
28 Wins
3 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Sep 2025 Wins
Mar 2025 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLegacy of Defense

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Wait for SaleRefence

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Legacy of Defense
Refence

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

Legacy of Defense

Legacy of Defense

1 Store
Steam
Steam$7.99Buy Now
Refence

Refence

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Legacy of Defense

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

78% positive (429 reviews) — mostly positive
429 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.78 — very accessible price
53% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($3.59)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-8% minor player decrease
24 concurrent players — niche audience

Refence

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

78% positive (139 reviews) — mostly positive
139 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$5.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $4.19 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLegacy of DefenseRefence
Release Date
September 14, 2025
March 4, 2025
Developers
Enter the Game Studios
Muurou Tech
Publishers
Enter the Game Studios
Muurou Tech
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Legacy of Defense or Refence?

Legacy of Defense won the comparison against Refence 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 Legacy of Defense worth buying over Refence?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 07:13 PM UTC

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