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

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust

Quality
75Popularity
46Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−91% $1.79
Buy Now
VS
Copycat

Copycat

Quality
72Popularity
30Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 5 hours
−86% $2.13
Buy Now

Winner

Copycat wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

Grab It Now
6
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
6 of 13 metrics
Copycat
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.79 Wins
$2.13 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.00 Wins
$5.39 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-86% -
Sales Frequency
134 price changes Wins
119 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
94.7% positive Wins
89.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
674 -
4.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
638 -
4.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
36 Wins
496 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
9 Wins
Steam Recommendations
664 -
4.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
14 -
21 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2019 -
Sep 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAnodyne 2: Return to Dust

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

MaybeCopycat

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:
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
Copycat

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

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust

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Kinguin
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Copycat

Copycat

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Kinguin −86% $2.13Buy Now
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Steam$14.99View

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

95% positive (674 reviews) — very positive reception
674 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.79 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Copycat

Quality

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

89% positive (4,565 reviews) — very positive reception
4,565 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.13 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
7 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAnodyne 2: Return to DustCopycat
Release Date
August 12, 2019
September 19, 2024
Developers
Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka
Spoonful Of Wonder
Publishers
Analgesic Productions
Neverland Entertainment, CriticalLeap, Spoonful Of Wonder
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
14
21

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust

No PC requirements data available

Copycat

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4690K (3.5 GHz) / AMD FX-8300 (3.3 GHz)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2080 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB VRAM)
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: A cat by your side
Which is better: Anodyne 2: Return to Dust or Copycat?

Copycat won the comparison against Anodyne 2: Return to Dust 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 Anodyne 2: Return to Dust worth buying over Copycat?

Based on the metrics, Copycat 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 06:16 PM UTC

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