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Dead Space™ 2VSLOST PLANET® 3

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Dead Space™ 2

Dead Space™ 2

Quality
92Popularity
36Value
39
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−26% $14.75
Buy
VS
LOST PLANET® 3

LOST PLANET® 3

Quality
55Popularity
27Value
34
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−92% $1.92
Buy

Winner

LOST PLANET® 3 wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
7
Dead Space™ 2
7 of 15 metrics
LOST PLANET® 3
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.75 -
$1.92 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.99 -
$1.73 Wins
Best Current Discount
-26% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
12 price changes -
81 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
87/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94.1% positive Wins
64.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
26.2K Wins
2.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
24.6K Wins
1.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.6K -
711 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
206 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
26.2K Wins
2.0K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
50 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2011 -
Aug 2013 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeDead Space™ 2

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Wait for SaleLOST PLANET® 3

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

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Dead Space™ 2
LOST PLANET® 3

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

Dead Space™ 2

Dead Space™ 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −26% $14.75Buy
Steam
Steam +36% $19.99View
LOST PLANET® 3

LOST PLANET® 3

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −92% $1.92Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +70% $3.26View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$24.99View
Steam
Steam$24.99View

Dead Space™ 2

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (26,170 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 87/100: high marks from professional reviewers
26,170 reviews: large sample

Value

Unfavorable value right now: better ways to spend your money.

$14.75: reasonable price
26% off: modest discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 10% in recent days
233 concurrent players: smaller but active
26,170 total reviews: proven game with large community

LOST PLANET® 3

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

65% positive (2,008 reviews): mixed opinions
2,008 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$1.92: very accessible price
92% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.73)

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players down 62% in recent days
3 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsDead Space™ 2LOST PLANET® 3
Release date
January 25, 2011
August 26, 2013
Developers
Visceral Games
Spark Unlimited
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Capcom
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
—
50

Dead Space™ 2

No PC requirements data available

LOST PLANET® 3

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 / Windows 11
  • Processor: Quad core 2.7 GHz or better / Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-8350K, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460 or better / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
  • Storage: 16 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Standard audio device
Which is better: Dead Space™ 2 or LOST PLANET® 3?

LOST PLANET® 3 won the comparison against Dead Space™ 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 Dead Space™ 2 worth buying over LOST PLANET® 3?

Based on the metrics, LOST PLANET® 3 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. Dead Space™ 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC

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