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Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilationVSNINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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

Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation

Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation

Quality
73Popularity
45Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−70% $1.48
Buy Now
VS
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
89Popularity
27Value
55
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−3% $24.27
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Winner

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

5
Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
5 of 14 metrics
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.48 Wins
$24.27 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.54 Wins
$19.99 -
Best Current Discount
-70% Wins
-3% -
Sales Frequency
46 price changes Wins
17 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
91.9% positive -
92.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
665 -
2.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
611 -
2.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
54 Wins
188 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
22 Wins
Steam Recommendations
667 -
2.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
19 -
36 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2016 -
Jul 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAngry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeNINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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

Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation

Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −70% $1.48Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +8% $1.60View
Steam
Steam +237% $4.99View
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −3% $24.27Buy Now
Steam
Steam +3% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation

Quality

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

92% positive (665 reviews) — very positive reception
665 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.48 — very accessible price
70% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($1.45)

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

Quality

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

92% positive (2,404 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,404 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$24.27 — mid-range price
3% off — minor discount

Popularity

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

-55% player drop
14 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAngry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilationNINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Release Date
March 29, 2016
July 31, 2025
Developers
FreakZone Games
The Game Kitchen
Publishers
Retroware
Dotemu, Joystick
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
19
36

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation

No PC requirements data available

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core Quad Q8300 or AMD Phenom II X3 710
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640, 4GB or AMD Radeon R7 250, 2GB
  • Additional Notes: DETAILS: 1080p @ 60 FPS

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation or NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound?

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound won the comparison against Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation 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 Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation worth buying over NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound?

Based on the metrics, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound 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. Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 06:05 AM UTC

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