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Anodyne 2: Return to DustVSRöki

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

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust

Quality
75Popularity
23Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-89% $2.13
Buy Now
VS
Röki

Röki

Quality
84Popularity
27Value
84
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈12h
-96% $0.75
Buy Now

Winner

Röki wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

4
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
4 of 14 metrics
Röki
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.13 -
$0.75 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.00 Wins
$1.45 -
Best Current Discount
-89% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
63 price changes Wins
33 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
76/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
94.6% positive Wins
89.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
667 -
2.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
631 -
2.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
36 Wins
242 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
4 Wins
Steam Recommendations
664 -
2.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
14 -
32 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2019 -
Jul 2020 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.

MaybeRöki

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
Röki

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

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $2.13Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +229% $7.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +838% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +838% $19.99View
Röki

Röki

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $0.75Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2565% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +2565% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

95% positive (666 reviews) — very positive reception
666 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.13 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

5 concurrent players — niche audience

Röki

Quality

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

90% positive (2,395 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,395 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$0.75 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.69)

Popularity

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

-12% minor player decrease
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAnodyne 2: Return to DustRöki
Release Date
August 12, 2019
July 23, 2020
Developers
Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka
Polygon Treehouse
Publishers
Analgesic Productions
CI Games, United Label
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
14
32

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust

No PC requirements data available

Röki

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 4690k or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Anodyne 2: Return to Dust or Röki?

Röki 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 Röki?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:53 AM UTC

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