BRUTAL JOHN 2 vs ULTRAKILL
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ULTRAKILL wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. ULTRAKILL is $2.58 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 | ULTRAKILL |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 52 | 73 |
| Quality | 75 | 78 |
| Value | 49 | 78 |
| Popularity | 22 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $10.48 | $7.90 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.7% positive | 97.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 2.1K |
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 | ULTRAKILL |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 22, 2025 | September 3, 2020 |
| Developers | OldSchool Laws Team | Arsi "Hakita" Patala |
| Publishers | OldSchool Laws Team | New Blood Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core 3.5 Ghz of faster | 3.1 GHz Quad Core Processor Or Higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 950 / AMD Radeon R7 370 | Geforce GTX 970 Or Equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: BRUTAL JOHN 2 or ULTRAKILL?
ULTRAKILL won the comparison against BRUTAL JOHN 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 BRUTAL JOHN 2 worth buying over ULTRAKILL?
Based on the metrics, ULTRAKILL 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. ULTRAKILL currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:10 PM UTC