Blackguards 2VSExpeditions: Viking
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Blackguards 2
Best price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Expeditions: Viking
Best price· Kinguin · Key marketplaceWinner
Expeditions: Viking wins 8 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.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice comparison
Current deals and best prices side by side
Blackguards 2
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.
Expeditions: Viking
Quality
Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.
Value
Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.
Popularity
Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Blackguards 2
Recommended
- OS *: Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (32/64 bits versions)
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275, ATI Radeon 4770 Series or higher
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers
Expeditions: Viking
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7 3.4GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 660
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Which is better: Blackguards 2 or Expeditions: Viking?
Expeditions: Viking won the comparison against Blackguards 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 Blackguards 2 worth buying over Expeditions: Viking?
Based on the metrics, Expeditions: Viking 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. Expeditions: Viking currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC