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

Absolum

Absolum

ActionIndieAdventureRPGMultiplayerAction RoguelikeOnline Co-Op +13
Quality
90Popularity
32Value
67
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−27% $18.32
Buy
VS
Lost Castle 2

Lost Castle 2

ActionIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerMultiplayerFunny +13
Quality
80Popularity
34Value
44
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−57% $7.74
Buy

Winner

Lost Castle 2 wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Buy on Kinguin
7
Absolum
7 of 15 metrics
Lost Castle 2
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$18.32 -
$7.74 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$18.14 -
$7.69 Wins
Best Current Discount
-27% -
-57% Wins
Sales Frequency
92 price changes Wins
82 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
87/100 Wins
83/100 -
Steam Review Score
91.9% positive Wins
78.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
9.5K -
11.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
8.7K Wins
8.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
764 Wins
2.4K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
236 -
3.2K Wins
Steam Recommendations
9.4K -
11.0K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
37 -
85 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2025 -
Jun 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItAbsolum

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

MaybeLost Castle 2

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Absolum
Lost Castle 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

Absolum

Absolum

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −27% $18.32Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +36% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +36% $24.99View
Lost Castle 2

Lost Castle 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −57% $7.74Buy
Steam
Steam +132% $17.99View

Absolum

Quality

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

92% positive (9,468 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 87/100: high marks from professional reviewers
9,468 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$18.32: reasonable price
27% off: modest discount
Near historical low ($18.14)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players down 25% in recent days
138 concurrent players: smaller but active

Lost Castle 2

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

78% positive (11,024 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 83/100: high marks from professional reviewers
11,024 reviews: large sample

Value

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

$7.74: very accessible price
57% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($7.56)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players down 65% in recent days
1,275 concurrent players: solid base
11,024 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsAbsolumLost Castle 2
Release date
October 9, 2025
June 10, 2026
Developers
Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, Supamonks
Hunter Studio
Publishers
Gamirror Games, Dotemu
Hunter Studio
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
37
85

Absolum

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2550K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 580, 8GB
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p @ 60 FPS

Lost Castle 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel I5
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA 1050
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
Which is better: Absolum or Lost Castle 2?

Lost Castle 2 won the comparison against Absolum 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 Absolum worth buying over Lost Castle 2?

Based on the metrics, Lost Castle 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. Absolum currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:02 AM UTC

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