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

Orcs Must Die!

Orcs Must Die!

Quality
91Popularity
31Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−90% $0.97
Buy Now
VS
Orcs Must Die! 2

Orcs Must Die! 2

ActionStrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
89Popularity
33Value
79
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 12 hours
−91% $1.41
Buy Now

Winner

Orcs Must Die! 2 wins 6 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

5
Orcs Must Die!
5 of 11 metrics
Orcs Must Die! 2
6 of 11 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.97 Wins
$1.41 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.84 Wins
$1.36 -
Best Current Discount
-90% -
-91% Wins
Sales Frequency
119 price changes Wins
67 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100
83/100
Steam Review Score
95.8% positive Wins
92.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.6K -
12.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
6.4K -
11.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
280 Wins
1.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
21 -
32 Wins
Steam Recommendations
6.6K -
12.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
27
27
Supported Languages
9 languages
9 languages
Release Date
Oct 2011 -
Jul 2012 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItOrcs Must Die!

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Worth ItOrcs Must Die! 2

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Orcs Must Die!
Orcs Must Die! 2

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!

Orcs Must Die!

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −90% $0.97Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +22% $1.18View
Steam
Steam +930% $9.99View
Orcs Must Die! 2

Orcs Must Die! 2

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −91% $1.41Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +414% $7.25View
GamersGate
GamersGate +963% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +963% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Orcs Must Die!

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

96% positive (6,640 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
6,640 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.97 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.74 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-29% player decline
22 concurrent players — niche audience

Orcs Must Die! 2

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

92% positive (12,886 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
12,886 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.41 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.97 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +91%
42 concurrent players — niche audience
12,886 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsOrcs Must Die!Orcs Must Die! 2
Release Date
October 11, 2011
July 30, 2012
Developers
Robot Entertainment
Robot Entertainment
Publishers
Robot Entertainment
Robot Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
27
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Orcs Must Die!

No PC requirements data available

Orcs Must Die! 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
  • Additional:Broadband Internet connection recommended for co-op play.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Orcs Must Die! or Orcs Must Die! 2?

Orcs Must Die! 2 won the comparison against Orcs Must Die! 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! worth buying over Orcs Must Die! 2?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:12 AM UTC

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