Eastward vs River City Girls 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Eastward wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Eastward is $0.63 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Eastward | River City Girls 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 68 |
| Quality | 83 | 69 |
| Value | 75 | 97 |
| Popularity | 34 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.51 | $5.14 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.7% positive | 85.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 24 | 12 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
EastwardRiver City Girls 2
Details and requirements
| Item | Eastward | River City Girls 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 16, 2021 | December 14, 2022 |
| Developers | Pixpil | WayForward |
| Publishers | XD, Chucklefish | WayForward, Arc System Works |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5 | AMD Phenom(TM) II X6 1035T @3100 MHz / Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 3770 @3400 MHz or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 750 Ti | AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series / NVIDIA GTX 950 or higher |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | OpenGL 3.2 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Eastward or River City Girls 2?
Eastward won the comparison against River City Girls 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 Eastward worth buying over River City Girls 2?
Based on the metrics, Eastward 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. River City Girls 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC