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

ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif

ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif

Quality
38Popularity
46Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈5h
-89% $1.69
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VS
Risen 2: Dark Waters

Risen 2: Dark Waters

Quality
74Popularity
29Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-84% $1.60
Buy Now

Winner

Risen 2: Dark Waters wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

5
ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif
5 of 14 metrics
Risen 2: Dark Waters
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.69 -
$1.60 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.08 Wins
$1.37 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
-84% -
Sales Frequency
51 price changes -
60 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
69/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
41% positive -
80.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
715 -
3.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
293 -
2.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
422 Wins
668 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
39 Wins
Steam Recommendations
711 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0
0
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2011 -
Apr 2012 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeRisen 2: Dark Waters

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:
ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif
Risen 2: Dark Waters

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

ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif

ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $1.69Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +787% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +787% $14.99View
Risen 2: Dark Waters

Risen 2: Dark Waters

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -84% $1.60Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +56% $2.50View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +524% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +524% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

41% positive (715 reviews) — mostly negative
715 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$1.69 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Risen 2: Dark Waters

Quality

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

81% positive (3,455 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
3,455 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.60 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.37)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+9% player growth
47 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsArcaniA: Fall of SetarrifRisen 2: Dark Waters
Release Date
October 24, 2011
April 26, 2012
Developers
Spellbound
Piranha Bytes
Publishers
THQ Nordic
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Quad Core @ 3 GHz / AMD Phenom II x4 @ 3 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 250
  • DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c or higher
  • Hard Drive: 5 GB Space Free
  • Sound: DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card

Risen 2: Dark Waters

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif or Risen 2: Dark Waters?

Risen 2: Dark Waters won the comparison against ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif 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 ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif worth buying over Risen 2: Dark Waters?

Based on the metrics, Risen 2: Dark Waters 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. Risen 2: Dark Waters currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:44 PM UTC

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