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Dead Space™ 2VSRogue Trooper Redux

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

Dead Space™ 2

Dead Space™ 2

Quality
92Popularity
36Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 45 days
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Rogue Trooper Redux

Rogue Trooper Redux

ActionAdventure
Quality
67Popularity
22Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−95% $1.17
Buy Now

Winner

Dead Space™ 2 wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
Dead Space™ 2
7 of 13 metrics
Rogue Trooper Redux
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$17.44 -
$1.17 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.99 -
$1.12 Wins
Best Current Discount
-13% -
-95% Wins
Sales Frequency
26 price changes -
69 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
87/100 Wins
60/100 -
Steam Review Score
94.1% positive Wins
77.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
25.4K Wins
479 -
Positive Steam Reviews
23.9K Wins
372 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.5K -
107 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
168 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
25.1K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2011 -
Oct 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDead Space™ 2

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

MaybeRogue Trooper Redux

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Dead Space™ 2
Rogue Trooper Redux

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

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Rogue Trooper Redux

Rogue Trooper Redux

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $1.17Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +27% $1.49View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +71% $2.00View
Steam
Steam +2036% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2036% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Dead Space™ 2

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (25,411 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
25,411 reviews — very trustworthy data

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.

-16% minor player decrease
171 concurrent players — smaller but active
25,411 total reviews — proven game with large community

Rogue Trooper Redux

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

78% positive (479 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 60/100 — mixed reception from critics
479 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.17 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.07)

Popularity

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

-67% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDead Space™ 2Rogue Trooper Redux
Release Date
January 25, 2011
October 17, 2017
Developers
Visceral Games
TickTock Games
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Rebellion
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dead Space™ 2 or Rogue Trooper Redux?

Dead Space™ 2 won the comparison against Rogue Trooper Redux 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 Rogue Trooper Redux?

Based on the metrics, Dead Space™ 2 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. Rogue Trooper Redux currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 09:57 PM UTC

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