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Between Time: Escape RoomVSEscape Simulator 2

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Between Time: Escape Room

Between Time: Escape Room

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
64Popularity
20Value
64
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−69% $3.05
Buy Now
VS
Escape Simulator 2

Escape Simulator 2

CasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
87Popularity
29Value
50
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−3% $19.44
Buy Now

Winner

Escape Simulator 2 wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

5
Between Time: Escape Room
5 of 15 metrics
Escape Simulator 2
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.05 Wins
$19.44 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.04 Wins
$17.99 -
Best Current Discount
-69% Wins
-3% -
Sales Frequency
59 price changes Wins
19 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
80.8% positive -
92.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
318 -
4.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
257 -
3.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
61 Wins
319 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
419 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
4.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
25 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2021 -
Oct 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBetween Time: Escape Room

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

MaybeEscape Simulator 2

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Between Time: Escape Room
Escape Simulator 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

Between Time: Escape Room

Between Time: Escape Room

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −69% $3.05Buy Now
Steam
Steam +64% $4.99View
Escape Simulator 2

Escape Simulator 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −3% $19.44Buy Now
Steam
Steam +3% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Between Time: Escape Room

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (318 reviews) — mostly positive
318 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.05 — very accessible price
69% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

5 concurrent players — niche audience

Escape Simulator 2

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

92% positive (4,068 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,068 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$19.44 — reasonable price
3% off — minor discount
Historical low: $15.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +41% player growth
423 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBetween Time: Escape RoomEscape Simulator 2
Release Date
September 15, 2021
October 27, 2025
Developers
mc2games
Pine Studio
Publishers
mc2games
Pine Studio
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
25

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Between Time: Escape Room

No PC requirements data available

Escape Simulator 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (or newer)
  • Processor: X64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DX11 capable GPU (6 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Between Time: Escape Room or Escape Simulator 2?

Escape Simulator 2 won the comparison against Between Time: Escape Room 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 Between Time: Escape Room worth buying over Escape Simulator 2?

Based on the metrics, Escape Simulator 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. Between Time: Escape Room currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC

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