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Aegis DefendersVSRock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Aegis Defenders

Aegis Defenders

ActionStrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
71Popularity
18Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-96% $0.87
Buy Now
VS
Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

ActionStrategyIndieRacing
Quality
72Popularity
28Value
39
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Aegis Defenders wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Aegis Defenders
8 of 15 metrics
Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.87 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.48 Wins
$2.99 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
48 price changes Wins
7 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
76/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
77.1% positive -
89.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
157 -
2.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
121 -
2.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
36 Wins
280 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
6 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
2.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
21 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2018 Wins
Aug 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAegis Defenders

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

Wait for SaleRock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

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

Time Range:
Aegis Defenders
Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

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

Aegis Defenders

Aegis Defenders

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $0.87Buy Now
Steam
Steam +474% $4.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2198% $19.99View
Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$14.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Aegis Defenders

Quality

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

77% positive (157 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
157 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$0.87 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-75% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

90% positive (2,726 reviews) — very positive reception
2,726 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +200%
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAegis DefendersRock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™
Release Date
February 8, 2018
August 28, 2017
Developers
GUTS Department
ACE Team
Publishers
Humble Games
SEGA
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
21

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Aegis Defenders

No PC requirements data available

Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Aegis Defenders or Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™?

Aegis Defenders won the comparison against Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™ 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 Aegis Defenders worth buying over Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™?

Based on the metrics, Aegis Defenders 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. Aegis Defenders currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC

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