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

Escape Simulator 2

Escape Simulator 2

CasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
87Popularity
29Value
50
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−3% $19.44
Buy Now
VS
Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

Quality
37Popularity
22Value
34
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−94% $0.61
Buy Now

Winner

Escape Simulator 2 wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

11
Escape Simulator 2
11 of 15 metrics
Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.44 -
$0.61 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$17.99 -
$0.60 Wins
Best Current Discount
-3% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
19 price changes Wins
11 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
92.1% positive Wins
40.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.1K Wins
532 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.8K Wins
215 -
Negative Steam Reviews
320 -
317 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
410 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
4.1K Wins
509 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
25 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2025 Wins
Jan 0001 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEscape Simulator 2

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Skip ThisSherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

Skip it for now. Between the current price and reception, there's little upside to buying today.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Escape Simulator 2
Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

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

Escape Simulator 2

Escape Simulator 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −3% $19.44Buy Now
Steam
Steam +3% $19.99View
Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

2 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −94% $0.61Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1538% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Escape Simulator 2

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

92% positive (4,073 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,073 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$19.44 — reasonable price
3% off — minor discount
Historical low: $15.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-35% player decline
338 concurrent players — smaller but active

Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

40% positive (532 reviews) — mostly negative
532 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.61 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.60)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEscape Simulator 2Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet
Release Date
October 27, 2025
January 1, 1
Developers
Pine Studio
Frogwares
Publishers
Pine Studio
Frogwares
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
25

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Escape Simulator 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (or newer)
  • Processor: X64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DX11 capable GPU (6 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space

Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Escape Simulator 2 or Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet?

Escape Simulator 2 won the comparison against Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet 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 Escape Simulator 2 worth buying over Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet?

Based on the metrics, Escape Simulator 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. Escape Simulator 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC

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