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Easy Red 2VSSquad 44

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Easy Red 2

Easy Red 2

ActionStrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
73Popularity
33Value
56
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈23h
-20% $7.17
Buy Now
VS
Squad 44

Squad 44

ActionStrategyIndieMassively Multiplayer
Quality
65Popularity
35Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-74% $5.28
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Easy Red 2
7 of 14 metrics
Squad 44
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.17 -
$5.28 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.49 -
$4.41 Wins
Best Current Discount
-20% -
-74% Wins
Sales Frequency
91 price changes -
214 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
90.4% positive Wins
78.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
12.4K -
18.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
11.2K -
14.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
4.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
471 Wins
84 -
Steam Recommendations
12.4K -
18.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
33 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2022 Wins
Aug 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEasy Red 2

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

Wait for SaleSquad 44

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Easy Red 2
Squad 44

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

Easy Red 2

Easy Red 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -20% $7.17Buy Now
Steam
Steam +25% $8.99View
Squad 44

Squad 44

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -74% $5.28Buy Now
Steam
Steam +279% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +279% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +279% $19.99View
Eneba
Eneba +337% $23.09View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Easy Red 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

90% positive (12,376 reviews) — very positive reception
12,376 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$7.17 — very accessible price
20% off — modest discount

Popularity

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

-100% player drop
12,376 total reviews — proven game with large community

Squad 44

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

79% positive (18,868 reviews) — mostly positive
18,868 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$5.28 — very accessible price
74% off — solid discount
Historical low: $4.12 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-64% player drop
35 concurrent players — niche audience
18,868 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEasy Red 2Squad 44
Release Date
January 6, 2022
August 9, 2018
Developers
Marco Amadei
Offworld
Publishers
Corvostudio di Amadei Marco
Offworld
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
33

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Easy Red 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 360
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 2 GB of VRAM required

Squad 44

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (x64)
  • Processor: Intel i5 11th gen or AMD Ryzen 5 7600
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 3070 or Radeon 6800 with at least 8GB of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 100 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: To fully experience our virtual battlefield, a microphone is strongly advised.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Easy Red 2 or Squad 44?

Easy Red 2 and Squad 44 are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Squad 44?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Easy Red 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC

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