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Orcs Must Die! 3VSSoul Chained

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

Orcs Must Die! 3

Orcs Must Die! 3

ActionStrategyIndieAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayer3D +14
Quality
70Popularity
33Value
81
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−89% $3.38
Buy
VS
Soul Chained

Soul Chained

ActionIndieAdventureRPGMultiplayerComedyFunny +13
Quality
57Popularity
19Value
58
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−14% $6.00
Buy

Winner

Orcs Must Die! 3 wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on GAMIVO
12
Orcs Must Die! 3
12 of 14 metrics
Soul Chained
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.38 Wins
$6.00 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.84 Wins
$3.58 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
-14% -
Sales Frequency
150 price changes Wins
8 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
85.2% positive Wins
70.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
11.0K Wins
211 -
Positive Steam Reviews
9.3K Wins
149 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.6K -
62 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
157 Wins
15 -
Steam Recommendations
10.8K Wins
211 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
38 Wins
8 -
Supported Languages
19 languages Wins
3 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2021 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeOrcs Must Die! 3

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

Wait for SaleSoul Chained

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Orcs Must Die! 3
Soul Chained

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

Orcs Must Die! 3

Orcs Must Die! 3

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −89% $3.38Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +10% $3.72View
GamersGate
GamersGate$29.99View
Steam
Steam$29.99View
Soul Chained

Soul Chained

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −14% $6.00Buy
Steam
Steam +17% $6.99View

Orcs Must Die! 3

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

85% positive (10,961 reviews): very positive reception
10,961 reviews: large sample

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$3.38: very accessible price
89% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($2.84)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players down 33% in recent days
142 concurrent players: smaller but active
10,961 total reviews: proven game with large community

Soul Chained

Quality

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

71% positive (211 reviews): mostly positive
211 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.

$6.00: very accessible price
14% off: minor discount

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 200% in recent days
21 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsOrcs Must Die! 3Soul Chained
Release date
July 23, 2021
September 7, 2026
Developers
Robot Entertainment
Andrew Nicolaou
Publishers
Robot Entertainment
Andrew Nicolaou
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
38
8

Orcs Must Die! 3

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-9600K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, 3 GB | AMD Radeon RX Vega 64
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

Soul Chained

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 and above
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: A high-speed internet connection and a good connection between players are required to play online
Which is better: Orcs Must Die! 3 or Soul Chained?

Orcs Must Die! 3 won the comparison against Soul Chained 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! 3 worth buying over Soul Chained?

Based on the metrics, Orcs Must Die! 3 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. Orcs Must Die! 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 14, 2026, 06:41 AM UTC

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