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Black DesertVSMortal Online 2

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

Black Desert

Black Desert

ActionStrategyAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
76Popularity
41Value
36
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 69 days
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
Mortal Online 2

Mortal Online 2

ActionIndieRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
52Popularity
33Value
68
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 63 days
−50% $19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Black Desert wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Black Desert
8 of 13 metrics
Mortal Online 2
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 Wins
$12.79 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-50% Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
47 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
75.4% positive Wins
59.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
62.5K Wins
11.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
47.1K Wins
6.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
15.4K -
4.4K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
16.7K Wins
1.5K -
Steam Recommendations
62.5K Wins
11.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
187 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages
11 languages
Release Date
May 2017 -
Jan 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBlack Desert

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

Wait for SaleMortal Online 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

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

Time Range:
Black Desert
Mortal Online 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

Black Desert

Black Desert

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
Mortal Online 2

Mortal Online 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam −50% $19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Black Desert

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

75% positive (62,503 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
62,503 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

18,640 concurrent players — very healthy
62,503 total reviews — major title

Mortal Online 2

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

60% positive (11,025 reviews) — mixed opinions
11,025 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$19.99 — reasonable price
50% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

Strong +47% player growth
1,861 concurrent players — solid base
11,025 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBlack DesertMortal Online 2
Release Date
May 24, 2017
January 25, 2022
Developers
Pearl Abyss
Star Vault AB
Publishers
Pearl Abyss
Star Vault AB
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
187

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Black Desert

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1660 Super
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 80 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 80GB SSD

Mortal Online 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Core i7-12700 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Equivalent
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060. Radeon RX 5700 XT or Arc A770
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 110 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD hard drive

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Black Desert or Mortal Online 2?

Black Desert won the comparison against Mortal Online 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 Black Desert worth buying over Mortal Online 2?

Based on the metrics, Black Desert 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. Mortal Online 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 10:56 PM UTC

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