Dex vs Mercenary Kings
Both Dex and Mercenary Kings share Kickstarter, Side Scroller and Female Protagonist — so which one deserves your time? Mercenary Kings wins 2 of our metrics to 1.
Dex
Mercenary Kings| Metric | Dex | Mercenary Kings | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.42 | ★ 2.93 | Dex by 0.49 (14%) |
| Metacritic | 62 | 76 | Mercenary Kings by 14 (23%) |
| Catalog popularity | 1,977 adds | 2,226 adds | Mercenary Kings by 249 (13%) |
| Avg. playtime | 4h | 3h | Dex is longer |
| Platform families | 4 | 4 | Tie |
| Release year | 2015 | 2014 | Dex is newer by 1 yr |
Verdict
Mercenary Kings takes 2 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Kickstarter, Side Scroller, Female Protagonist and 2D, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.