Orcs Must Die! 3 vs What the Fog
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Orcs Must Die! 3 wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. What the Fog is $2.98 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 | What the Fog |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 67 | 44 |
| Quality | 70 | 59 |
| Value | 81 | 46 |
| Popularity | 33 | 20 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.39 | $0.41 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.2% positive | 73.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 125 | 1 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Orcs Must Die! 3 | What the Fog |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 23, 2021 | May 14, 2024 |
| Developers | Robot Entertainment | Behaviour Interactive Inc. |
| Publishers | Robot Entertainment | Behaviour Interactive Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 64-Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-9600K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Core I7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, 3 GB | AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 | GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) |
| Storage (minimum) | 12 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Orcs Must Die! 3 or What the Fog?
Orcs Must Die! 3 won the comparison against What the Fog 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 What the Fog?
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:54 PM UTC