Orcs Must Die! 2 vs Saints Row: The Third
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Saints Row: The Third wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Orcs Must Die! 2 is R$4.89 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Orcs Must Die! 2 | Saints Row: The Third |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 71 | 75 |
| Quality | 89 | 92 |
| Value | 71 | 79 |
| Popularity | 33 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 5.24 | R$ 10.13 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.1% positive | 95.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 30 | 187 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Orcs Must Die! 2 | Saints Row: The Third |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 30, 2012 | November 14, 2011 |
| Developers | Robot Entertainment | Volition |
| Publishers | Robot Entertainment | Deep Silver |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Other Requirements (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
| Additional (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection recommended for co-op play. | — |
| OS (minimum) | — | Microsoft® Windows® 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Any Quad Core Processor (Intel® Core i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X4) or 3.0+ Dual Core CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4GB System RAM or more |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 1GB Video RAM GPU w/ Shader Model 4.0 support. NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 400 series or better. ATI Radeon™ HD5000 series or better |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Orcs Must Die! 2 or Saints Row: The Third?
Saints Row: The Third won the comparison against Orcs Must Die! 2 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 Orcs Must Die! 2 worth buying over Saints Row: The Third?
Based on the metrics, Saints Row: The Third 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. Saints Row: The Third currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:10 PM UTC