Orcs Must Die! 3 vs Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Orcs Must Die! 3 is $10.70 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! 3 | Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 67 | 80 |
| Quality | 70 | 84 |
| Value | 81 | 90 |
| Popularity | 33 | 49 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.39 | $14.09 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.2% positive | 84.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 125 | 17.4K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Orcs Must Die! 3
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$3.39−89%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$3.69−88%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$3.70−88%Buy Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$14.09−77%Buy 
Steam Official store$14.99−75%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$18.13−70%Buy Side by side over time
Orcs Must Die! 3Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Details and requirements
| Item | Orcs Must Die! 3 | Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 23, 2021 | September 9, 2024 |
| Developers | Robot Entertainment | Saber Interactive |
| Publishers | Robot Entertainment | Focus Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 (1903 min)/11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-9600K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X / Intel Core i7-12700 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, 3 GB | AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 | 8 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 |
| Storage (minimum) | 12 GB available space | 75 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Orcs Must Die! 3 or Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 won the comparison against Orcs Must Die! 3 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 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
Based on the metrics, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 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. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC