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Beholder 2VSRIOT: Civil Unrest

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

Beholder 2

Beholder 2

StrategyIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
82Popularity
31Value
67
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈13h
-96% $0.69
Buy Now
VS
RIOT: Civil Unrest

RIOT: Civil Unrest

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
58Popularity
26Value
57
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-92% $1.34
Buy Now

Winner

Beholder 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 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.

12
Beholder 2
12 of 14 metrics
RIOT: Civil Unrest
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.69 Wins
$1.35 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.57 Wins
$1.34 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-92% -
Sales Frequency
33 price changes Wins
29 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
76/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
87.4% positive Wins
69% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.7K Wins
1.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.9K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
851 -
497 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
19 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
6.7K Wins
1.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
52 Wins
10 -
Supported Languages
8 languages
8 languages
Release Date
Dec 2018 -
Feb 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBeholder 2

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

Wait for SaleRIOT: Civil Unrest

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:
Beholder 2
RIOT: Civil Unrest

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

Beholder 2

Beholder 2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $0.69Buy Now
Steam
Steam +290% $2.69View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2507% $17.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2507% $17.99View
RIOT: Civil Unrest

RIOT: Civil Unrest

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $1.34Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1168% $16.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1168% $16.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1168% $16.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Beholder 2

Quality

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

87% positive (6,728 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
6,728 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$0.69 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

+9% player growth
24 concurrent players — niche audience

RIOT: Civil Unrest

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

69% positive (1,604 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,604 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.34 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-56% player drop
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBeholder 2RIOT: Civil Unrest
Release Date
December 4, 2018
February 12, 2019
Developers
Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)
Leonard Menchiari, IV Productions, Ivan Venturi Productions
Publishers
Alawar
Silver Lining Interactive
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
52
10

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Beholder 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8/10 (64-bit OS required)
  • Processor: Intel i7 920 @ 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom II 945 @ 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660, Radeon R9-270
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible

RIOT: Civil Unrest

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 10 x64
  • Processor: AMD / Intel quad-core processor running at 3.2 GHz (AMD FX 6000 series or Intel Core i3 4000 series or newer architectures are recommended)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD/NVIDIA dedicated graphic card, with at least 4096MB of dedicated VRAM and with at least DirectX 11 and Shader Model 6.0 support. ATI/AMD Radeon R9 380 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or newer architectures are recommended
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated or dedicated DirectX 9 compatible soundcard
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard, mouse and internet connection for Steam

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Beholder 2 or RIOT: Civil Unrest?

Beholder 2 won the comparison against RIOT: Civil Unrest 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 Beholder 2 worth buying over RIOT: Civil Unrest?

Based on the metrics, Beholder 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. Beholder 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC

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