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Chernobylite 2: Exclusion ZoneVSTainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

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

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
52Popularity
22Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈20h
-62% $15.01
Buy Now
VS
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Quality
85Popularity
37Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-28% $32.54
Buy Now

Winner

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

4
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone
4 of 14 metrics
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$15.01 Wins
$32.54 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$27.32 -
$24.73 Wins
Best Current Discount
-62% Wins
-28% -
Sales Frequency
39 price changes Wins
27 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
62.3% positive -
88% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
509 -
30.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
317 -
26.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
192 Wins
3.6K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
1.3K Wins
Steam Recommendations
506 -
30.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
65 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages
12 languages
Release Date
Mar 2025 -
May 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleChernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

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

MaybeTainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

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

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -62% $15.01Buy Now
Steam
Steam +166% $39.99View
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -28% $32.54Buy Now
Steam
Steam +38% $44.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

62% positive (509 reviews) — mixed opinions
509 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$15.01 — reasonable price
62% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($13.28)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-75% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Quality

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

88% positive (30,189 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
30,189 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$32.54 — mid-range price
28% off — modest discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-40% player decline
1,000 concurrent players — solid base
30,189 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsChernobylite 2: Exclusion ZoneTainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
Release Date
March 6, 2025
May 23, 2025
Developers
The Farm 51
Questline
Publishers
The Farm 51
Awaken Realms
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
65

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10 / 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Arc A770 / GeForce RTX 3060 8 GB / Radeon RX 6700 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 150 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Graphics Preset: HIGH / Resolution: 1080p / Expected FPS: 60. SSD required.

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: i7 13th gen
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 2070 Super
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 31 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Ultra settings, 60 FPS, Full HD, SSD Strongly Recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone or Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon?

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon won the comparison against Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone 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 Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone worth buying over Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon?

Based on the metrics, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon 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. Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 09:57 PM UTC

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