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Empire of SinVSThis Is the Police 2

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

Empire of Sin

Empire of Sin

Quality
45Popularity
30Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-68% $12.68
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This Is the Police 2

This Is the Police 2

Quality
71Popularity
30Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-83% $2.62
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Winner

This Is the Police 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 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.

4
Empire of Sin
4 of 15 metrics
This Is the Police 2
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.68 -
$2.62 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.80 -
$1.86 Wins
Best Current Discount
-68% -
-83% Wins
Sales Frequency
109 price changes Wins
55 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
66/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
49.7% positive -
77.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.5K -
5.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.2K -
4.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
2.3K -
1.2K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
50 Wins
24 -
Steam Recommendations
4.5K -
5.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
57 Wins
12 -
Supported Languages
9 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2020 Wins
Jul 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleEmpire of Sin

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

MaybeThis Is the Police 2

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Empire of Sin
This Is the Police 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

Empire of Sin

Empire of Sin

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -68% $12.68Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +215% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +215% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +215% $39.99View
This Is the Police 2

This Is the Police 2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -83% $2.62Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +43% $3.75View
Steam
Steam +472% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +472% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Empire of Sin

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

50% positive (4,508 reviews) — mostly negative
4,508 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$12.68 — reasonable price
68% off — solid discount
Historical low: $8.80 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-40% player decline
34 concurrent players — niche audience

This Is the Police 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

77% positive (5,268 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 66/100 — mixed reception from critics
5,268 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.62 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.75 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-32% player decline
17 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEmpire of SinThis Is the Police 2
Release Date
December 1, 2020
July 31, 2018
Developers
Romero Games
Weappy Studio
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
57
12

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Empire of Sin

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 3400G
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 770 (2GB) or AMD® Radeon™ RX 470 (4GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

This Is the Police 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Quad Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 560 or higher, AMD Radeon HD 5830 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Empire of Sin or This Is the Police 2?

This Is the Police 2 won the comparison against Empire of Sin 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 Empire of Sin worth buying over This Is the Police 2?

Based on the metrics, This Is the Police 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. This Is the Police 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:55 AM UTC

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