ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ vs The Surge 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. The Surge 2 is R$118.56 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ | The Surge 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 74 | 74 |
| Quality | 90 | 75 |
| Value | 72 | 57 |
| Popularity | 39 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 127.65 | R$ 9.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.5% positive | 75.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 690 | 53 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplaceR$128.55−50%Buy 
Loaded Authorized resellerR$130.99−49%Buy 
Nuuvem Authorized resellerR$257.90Buy 
Side by side over time
ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™The Surge 2
Details and requirements
| Item | ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ | The Surge 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 24, 2023 | September 23, 2019 |
| Developers | FromSoftware, Inc. | Deck13 |
| Publishers | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., FromSoftware, Inc. | Focus Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-7700 | Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD FX-8370 (4.0 GHz) / Intel Core i7-3820 (3.6 GHz) |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8GB or Intel Arc A750, 8GB | 6 GB, AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ or The Surge 2?
ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ won the comparison against The Surge 2 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 ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ worth buying over The Surge 2?
Based on the metrics, ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ 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. ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:14 PM UTC