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Orcs Must Die! DeathtrapVSWhat the Fog

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

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap

Quality
59Popularity
29Value
43
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 19 hours
−60% $12.11
Buy Now
VS
What the Fog

What the Fog

Quality
58Popularity
20Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 15 days
−88% $0.59
Buy Now

Winner

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap
8 of 13 metrics
What the Fog
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.11 -
$0.59 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$12.11 -
$0.39 Wins
Best Current Discount
-60% -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
103 price changes Wins
57 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
70% positive -
73% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.0K Wins
263 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.8K Wins
192 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.2K -
71 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
151 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
4.0K Wins
264 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 Wins
23 -
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2025 Wins
May 2024 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleOrcs Must Die! Deathtrap

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

Wait for SaleWhat the Fog

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap
What the Fog

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! Deathtrap

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −60% $12.11Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +148% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +148% $29.99View
What the Fog

What the Fog

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $0.59Buy Now
Eneba
Eneba$4.37View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$4.99View
Steam
Steam$4.99View

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap

Quality

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

70% positive (4,037 reviews) — mixed opinions
4,037 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$12.11 — reasonable price
60% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($11.37)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-53% player drop
70 concurrent players — niche audience

What the Fog

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

73% positive (263 reviews) — mostly positive
263 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$0.59 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Game DetailsOrcs Must Die! DeathtrapWhat the Fog
Release Date
January 28, 2025
May 14, 2024
Developers
Robot Entertainment
Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Publishers
Robot Entertainment
Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
30
23

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7: 8 Core/16 Thread CPU at ~3.6 GHZ
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia 3060 with 12 GB / AMD Radeon 6700 XT, 12 GB
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

What the Fog

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
  • Processor: Core I7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or Radeon RX 580 (8 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
Which is better: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap or What the Fog?

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap 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! Deathtrap worth buying over What the Fog?

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

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 07:39 AM UTC

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