BRUTAL JOHN 2 vs REAVER
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
BRUTAL JOHN 2 wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. REAVER is $9.31 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | BRUTAL JOHN 2 | REAVER |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 52 | 51 |
| Quality | 75 | 70 |
| Value | 49 | 34 |
| Popularity | 22 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $10.48 | $1.17 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.7% positive | 87.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | BRUTAL JOHN 2 | REAVER |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 22, 2025 | November 30, 2023 |
| Developers | OldSchool Laws Team | crunkz, Black Boat Games |
| Publishers | OldSchool Laws Team | crunkz, Black Boat Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core 3.5 Ghz of faster | AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 950 / AMD Radeon R7 370 | Radeon RX 570 Series |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: BRUTAL JOHN 2 or REAVER?
BRUTAL JOHN 2 won the comparison against REAVER 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 BRUTAL JOHN 2 worth buying over REAVER?
Based on the metrics, BRUTAL JOHN 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. BRUTAL JOHN 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC