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DEADBOLTVSEarn to Die 2

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

DEADBOLT

DEADBOLT

Quality
88Popularity
30Value
51
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 11 hours
−12% $8.84
Buy Now
VS
Earn to Die 2

Earn to Die 2

ActionIndieRacing
Quality
75Popularity
27Value
38
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 45 days
$4.99
Buy Now

Winner

DEADBOLT wins 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.

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9
DEADBOLT
9 of 15 metrics
Earn to Die 2
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.84 -
$4.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.76 -
$0.79 Wins
Best Current Discount
-12% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
81 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
76/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
96.1% positive Wins
93.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.9K Wins
2.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.7K Wins
2.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
189 -
144 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 -
10 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.8K Wins
2.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
24 Wins
21 -
Supported Languages
1 language -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2016 -
May 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDEADBOLT

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

Wait for SaleEarn to Die 2

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:
DEADBOLT
Earn to Die 2

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

DEADBOLT

DEADBOLT

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −12% $8.84Buy Now
Kinguin
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Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +13% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +13% $9.99View
Earn to Die 2

Earn to Die 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now

DEADBOLT

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

96% positive (4,852 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
4,852 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$8.84 — very accessible price
12% off — minor discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +67%
10 concurrent players — niche audience

Earn to Die 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (2,223 reviews) — very positive reception
2,223 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-8% minor player decrease
12 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsDEADBOLTEarn to Die 2
Release Date
March 14, 2016
May 5, 2016
Developers
Hopoo Games
Toffee Games
Publishers
Hopoo Games
Not Doppler
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
MacOs, Windows
Achievements
24
21

DEADBOLT

No PC requirements data available

Earn to Die 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or newer
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.3Ghz
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1GB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
Which is better: DEADBOLT or Earn to Die 2?

DEADBOLT won the comparison against Earn to Die 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 DEADBOLT worth buying over Earn to Die 2?

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

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 12:43 PM UTC

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