Rogue's TaleVSShattered Pixel Dungeon
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Winner
Shattered Pixel Dungeon wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeScore Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Rogue's Tale
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Rogue's Tale
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Rogue's Tale or Shattered Pixel Dungeon?
Shattered Pixel Dungeon won the comparison against Rogue's Tale 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 Rogue's Tale worth buying over Shattered Pixel Dungeon?
Based on the metrics, Shattered Pixel Dungeon 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. Rogue's Tale currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC