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Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilationVSThe Messenger

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
The Messenger

The Messenger

Quality
89Popularity
33Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−85% $3.05
Buy Now

Winner

The Messenger wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

3
Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
3 of 15 metrics
The Messenger
12 of 15 metrics
12

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
$3.05 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.54 Wins
$3.08 -
Best Current Discount
-70% -
-85% Wins
Sales Frequency
46 price changes -
64 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
91.9% positive -
92.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
665 -
10.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
611 -
9.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
54 Wins
767 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
41 Wins
Steam Recommendations
667 -
10.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
19 -
48 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2016 -
Aug 2018 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.

Worth ItThe Messenger

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
The Messenger

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
The Messenger

The Messenger

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −85% $3.05Buy Now
Steam
Steam +555% $19.99View

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)

The Messenger

Quality

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

93% positive (10,559 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
10,559 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.05 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.70)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-47% player decline
30 concurrent players — niche audience
10,559 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAngry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilationThe Messenger
Release Date
March 29, 2016
August 30, 2018
Developers
FreakZone Games
Sabotage
Publishers
Retroware
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
19
48

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation or The Messenger?

The Messenger 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 The Messenger?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 10:23 AM UTC

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