Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair vs Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is $10.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair | Zero Escape: The Nonary Games |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 58 |
| Quality | 91 | 91 |
| Value | 36 | 39 |
| Popularity | 37 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $29.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.8% positive | 92.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 691 | 85 |
Where to buy
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Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
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Details and requirements
| Item | Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair | Zero Escape: The Nonary Games |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 18, 2016 | March 24, 2017 |
| Developers | Abstraction Games, Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Publishers | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470 or better | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU with at least 1GB of VRAM | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair or Zero Escape: The Nonary Games?
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair won the comparison against Zero Escape: The Nonary Games 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 Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair worth buying over Zero Escape: The Nonary Games?
Based on the metrics, Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair 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. Zero Escape: The Nonary Games currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC