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

Downwell

Downwell

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
91Popularity
32Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−69% $0.94
Buy Now
VS
Rogue Legacy 2

Rogue Legacy 2

Quality
90Popularity
34Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−61% $9.82
Buy Now

Winner

Rogue Legacy 2 wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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5
Downwell
5 of 14 metrics
Rogue Legacy 2
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.94 Wins
$9.82 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.74 Wins
$9.73 -
Best Current Discount
-69% Wins
-61% -
Sales Frequency
65 price changes -
124 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 -
88/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.5% positive Wins
90.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.9K -
14.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
7.6K -
12.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
274 Wins
1.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12 -
159 Wins
Steam Recommendations
7.8K -
14.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
20 -
39 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2015 -
Apr 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItDownwell

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Worth ItRogue Legacy 2

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Downwell
Rogue Legacy 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

Downwell

Downwell

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −69% $0.94Buy Now
Steam
Steam +218% $2.99View
Rogue Legacy 2

Rogue Legacy 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −61% $9.82Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +4% $10.20View
Steam
Steam +154% $24.99View

Downwell

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

97% positive (7,884 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
7,884 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$0.94 — very accessible price
69% off — solid discount
Historical low: $0.74 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+12% player growth
19 concurrent players — niche audience

Rogue Legacy 2

Quality

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

91% positive (14,221 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
14,221 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.82 — very accessible price
61% off — solid discount
Historical low: $8.17 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-11% minor player decrease
134 concurrent players — smaller but active
14,221 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsDownwellRogue Legacy 2
Release Date
October 15, 2015
April 28, 2022
Developers
Moppin
Cellar Door Games
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Cellar Door Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
20
39

Downwell

No PC requirements data available

Rogue Legacy 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 3.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 680, AMD R9 280X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Which is better: Downwell or Rogue Legacy 2?

Rogue Legacy 2 won the comparison against Downwell 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 Downwell worth buying over Rogue Legacy 2?

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

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC

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