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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
51
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Orcs Must Die! 2

Orcs Must Die! 2

ActionStrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
89Popularity
33Value
82
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Winner

Orcs Must Die! 2 wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Orcs Must Die!
4 of 12 metrics
Orcs Must Die! 2
8 of 12 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.20 -
$1.11 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.84 Wins
$1.36 -
Best Current Discount
-88% -
-93% Wins
Sales Frequency
145 price changes Wins
120 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100
83/100
Steam Review Score
95.8% positive Wins
92.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.7K -
12.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
6.4K -
11.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
281 Wins
1.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
22 -
37 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
MaybeOrcs Must Die!

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

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:
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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

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Orcs Must Die!

Orcs Must Die!

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Orcs Must Die! 2

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Orcs Must Die!

Quality

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

96% positive (6,659 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
6,659 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$1.20 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-61% player drop
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Orcs Must Die! 2

Quality

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

92% positive (12,914 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
12,914 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.11 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.97)

Popularity

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

Strong +49% player growth
55 concurrent players — niche audience
12,914 total reviews — proven game with large community
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

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.
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! 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 03:06 AM UTC

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