Easy Red 2 vs It Takes a War
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Easy Red 2 wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. It Takes a War is $6.79 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Easy Red 2 | It Takes a War |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 65 |
| Quality | 73 | 73 |
| Value | 51 | 69 |
| Popularity | 34 | 48 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.41 | $1.62 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.7% positive | 91.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 610 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Easy Red 2 | It Takes a War |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 6, 2022 | November 6, 2025 |
| Developers | Marco Amadei | Thomas Mackinnon |
| Publishers | Corvostudio di Amadei Marco | Pantaloon |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-2100 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 360 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | 2 GB of VRAM required | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Easy Red 2 or It Takes a War?
Easy Red 2 won the comparison against It Takes a War 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 Easy Red 2 worth buying over It Takes a War?
Based on the metrics, Easy Red 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. It Takes a War currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:39 PM UTC