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

Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

Quality
94Popularity
37Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 18 hours
−86% $2.12
Buy Now
VS
Trine 2: Complete Story

Trine 2: Complete Story

Quality
91Popularity
34Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 hours
−87% $2.54
Buy Now

Winner

Trine 2: Complete Story wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

6
Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
6 of 14 metrics
Trine 2: Complete Story
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.12 Wins
$2.54 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.42 -
$1.68 Wins
Best Current Discount
-86% -
-87% Wins
Sales Frequency
66 price changes -
139 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
90/100 Wins
84/100 -
Steam Review Score
94.4% positive -
95.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
33.7K Wins
15.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
31.9K Wins
14.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.9K -
732 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
25 Wins
Steam Recommendations
33.7K Wins
15.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
12 -
97 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2013 Wins
Jun 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItBrothers - A Tale of Two Sons

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Worth ItTrine 2: Complete Story

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
Trine 2: Complete Story

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

Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −86% $2.12Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +5% $2.22View
GamersGate
GamersGate +607% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +607% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +607% $14.99View
Trine 2: Complete Story

Trine 2: Complete Story

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −87% $2.54Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +7% $2.73View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +29% $3.28View
Steam
Steam +57% $3.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +57% $4.00View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

94% positive (33,739 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
33,739 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.12 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.64 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-67% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience
33,739 total reviews — proven game with large community

Trine 2: Complete Story

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

95% positive (15,243 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
15,243 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.54 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

+23% player growth
37 concurrent players — niche audience
15,243 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBrothers - A Tale of Two SonsTrine 2: Complete Story
Release Date
September 3, 2013
June 6, 2013
Developers
Starbreeze Studios AB
Frozenbyte
Publishers
505 Games
Frozenbyte
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
12
97

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons or Trine 2: Complete Story?

Trine 2: Complete Story won the comparison against Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons 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 Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons worth buying over Trine 2: Complete Story?

Based on the metrics, Trine 2: Complete Story 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. Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 04:23 PM UTC

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