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Befriended CurseVSThe Stalked 2

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

Befriended Curse

Befriended Curse

Quality
74Popularity
39Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈30d
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
The Stalked 2

The Stalked 2

Quality
62Popularity
38Value
47
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$2.99
Buy Now

Winner

Befriended Curse wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 6 of 9 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
Befriended Curse
6 of 9 metrics
The Stalked 2
3 of 9 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$2.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.49 -
$2.00 Wins
Sales Frequency
8 price changes Wins
4 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
94% positive Wins
79.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
267 Wins
234 -
Positive Steam Reviews
251 Wins
186 -
Negative Steam Reviews
16 Wins
48 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Jul 2024 -
Mar 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBefriended Curse

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

Wait for SaleThe Stalked 2

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Befriended Curse
The Stalked 2

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

Befriended Curse

Befriended Curse

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
The Stalked 2

The Stalked 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam$2.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Befriended Curse

Quality

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

94% positive (267 reviews) — very positive reception
267 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

The Stalked 2

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (234 reviews) — mostly positive
234 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$2.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBefriended CurseThe Stalked 2
Release Date
July 30, 2024
March 27, 2025
Developers
Yellow Basement Games
Korvinrular
Publishers
Yellow Basement Games
Korvinrular
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Befriended Curse or The Stalked 2?

Befriended Curse won the comparison against The Stalked 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 Befriended Curse worth buying over The Stalked 2?

Based on the metrics, Befriended Curse 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. The Stalked 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC

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