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Asterix & Obelix XXL 2VSDawn of the Monsters

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

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2

Quality
61Popularity
23Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈13h
-91% $1.78
Buy Now
VS
Dawn of the Monsters

Dawn of the Monsters

Quality
68Popularity
34Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-90% $2.94
Buy Now

Winner

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
Asterix & Obelix XXL 2
10 of 13 metrics
Dawn of the Monsters
3 of 13 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.78 Wins
$2.94 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.86 Wins
$3.10 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-90% -
Sales Frequency
79 price changes Wins
61 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
75.7% positive -
88.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
699 Wins
124 -
Positive Steam Reviews
529 Wins
110 -
Negative Steam Reviews
170 -
14 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
691 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2018 -
Mar 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAsterix & Obelix XXL 2

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

MaybeDawn of the Monsters

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:
Asterix & Obelix XXL 2
Dawn of the Monsters

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

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -91% $1.78Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1023% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1023% $19.99View
Dawn of the Monsters

Dawn of the Monsters

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $2.94Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +155% $7.50View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +193% $8.61View
Steam
Steam +920% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

76% positive (699 reviews) — mostly positive
699 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.78 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.64)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +200%
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Dawn of the Monsters

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

89% positive (124 reviews) — very positive reception
124 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$2.94 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.66)

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAsterix & Obelix XXL 2Dawn of the Monsters
Release Date
November 28, 2018
March 15, 2022
Developers
OSome Studio
13AM Games, WayForward
Publishers
Microids
WayForward
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
30

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3820 (3.6 GHz)/AMD FX-8350 (4.0 GHz)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2 GB, GeForce GTX 760/Radeon R7 370
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Dawn of the Monsters

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 or Dawn of the Monsters?

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 won the comparison against Dawn of the Monsters 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 Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 worth buying over Dawn of the Monsters?

Based on the metrics, Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 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: Jun 4, 2026, 12:35 AM UTC

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