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BroforceVSShank 2

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

Broforce

Broforce

ActionCasualIndieAdventureMultiplayerComedyFunny +13
Quality
92Popularity
38Value
63
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
−79% $3.10
Buy
VS
Shank 2

Shank 2

ActionIndieAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayer2D +14
Quality
77Popularity
28Value
75
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−68% $3.18
Buy

Winner

Broforce wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Buy on GAMIVO
12
Broforce
12 of 15 metrics
Shank 2
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.10 Wins
$3.18 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.52 -
$2.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-79% Wins
-68% -
Sales Frequency
201 price changes Wins
128 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
72/100 -
Steam Review Score
97% positive Wins
82.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
49.6K Wins
2.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
48.1K Wins
2.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.5K -
447 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
260 Wins
8 -
Steam Recommendations
49.2K Wins
2.6K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
17 -
20 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Oct 2015 Wins
Feb 2012 -
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItBroforce

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

MaybeShank 2

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Broforce
Shank 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

Broforce

Broforce

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −79% $3.10Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +134% $7.24View
Steam
Steam$14.99View
Shank 2

Shank 2

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −68% $3.18Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +1% $3.22View
Steam
Steam +214% $9.99View

Broforce

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

97% positive (49,563 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 83/100: high marks from professional reviewers
49,563 reviews: large sample

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.10: very accessible price
79% off: deep discount
Historical low: $2.52: room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players down 49% in recent days
187 concurrent players: smaller but active
49,563 total reviews: proven game with large community

Shank 2

Quality

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

83% positive (2,581 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 72/100: generally favorable from critics
2,581 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$3.18: very accessible price
68% off: solid discount
Historical low: $2.49: room for better deals

Popularity

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

Players up 217% in recent days
19 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsBroforceShank 2
Release date
October 15, 2015
February 7, 2012
Developers
Free Lives
Klei Entertainment
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Klei Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
17
20

Broforce

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Shank 2

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Broforce or Shank 2?

Broforce won the comparison against Shank 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 Broforce worth buying over Shank 2?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:10 AM UTC

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