Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap vs Vellum
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Vellum wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Vellum is $10.40 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! Deathtrap | Vellum |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 62 | 60 |
| Quality | 59 | 72 |
| Value | 89 | 74 |
| Popularity | 29 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $10.79 | $0.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 70% positive | 89.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 126 | 24 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap | Vellum |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 28, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
| Developers | Robot Entertainment | Alvios Games |
| Publishers | Robot Entertainment | Alvios, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7: 8 Core/16 Thread CPU at ~3.6 GHZ | Intel Core i5-7500 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia 3060 with 12 GB / AMD Radeon 6700 XT, 12 GB | GTX 1060 / R9 390 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap or Vellum?
Vellum won the comparison against Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap 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! Deathtrap worth buying over Vellum?
Based on the metrics, Vellum 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! Deathtrap currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC