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CastleStormVSRock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

CastleStorm

CastleStorm

ActionStrategyIndie
Quality
82Popularity
25Value
77
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈34d
-75% $2.49
Buy Now
VS
Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

ActionStrategyIndieRacing
Quality
72Popularity
28Value
39
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

CastleStorm wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

9
CastleStorm
9 of 15 metrics
Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.49 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$2.99 -
Best Current Discount
-75% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
14 price changes Wins
7 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
89.4% positive -
89.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K -
2.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
2.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
132 Wins
280 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
6 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.2K -
2.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
46 Wins
21 -
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2013 -
Aug 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCastleStorm

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleRock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
CastleStorm
Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

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

CastleStorm

CastleStorm

3 Stores
Steam
Steam -75% $2.49Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +0% $2.50View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +301% $9.99View
Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$14.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

CastleStorm

Quality

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

89% positive (1,247 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,247 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.49 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

Quality

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

90% positive (2,726 reviews) — very positive reception
2,726 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +200%
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCastleStormRock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™
Release Date
July 29, 2013
August 28, 2017
Developers
Zen Studios
ACE Team
Publishers
Zen Studios
SEGA
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
46
21

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

CastleStorm

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
  • Processor:Dual Core CPU @ 2.00GHz
  • Memory:1024 MB RAM
  • Graphics:GeForce 8600 / Radeon HD 3670 / Intel HD 4000
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:800 MB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX compatible sound card
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection

Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

Recommended

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: CastleStorm or Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™?

CastleStorm won the comparison against Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™ 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 CastleStorm worth buying over Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:11 PM UTC

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