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EslabongVSThe Escapists 2

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

Eslabong

Eslabong

Quality
Popularity
Value
Scores are estimated for unreleased games
VS
The Escapists 2

The Escapists 2

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
85Popularity
36Value
68
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 8 hours
−88% $2.30
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Winner

The Escapists 2 wins 12 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.

3
Eslabong
3 of 15 metrics
The Escapists 2
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$2.30 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$2.31 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
174 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
75/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
N/A -
90.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
0 -
26.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
0 -
23.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
0 Wins
2.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
318 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
26.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
58 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2026 Wins
Aug 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Escapists 2

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Eslabong
The Escapists 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

Eslabong

Eslabong

No deals available
The Escapists 2

The Escapists 2

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −88% $2.30Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +147% $5.67View
Steam
Steam +769% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +769% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +769% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Eslabong

No data available

The Escapists 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

91% positive (26,289 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
26,289 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.30 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.79 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-41% player decline
191 concurrent players — smaller but active
26,289 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEslabongThe Escapists 2
Release Date
August 24, 2026
August 21, 2017
Developers
shirowita
Team17, Mouldy Toof Studios
Publishers
shirowita
Team17
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
58

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Eslabong

No PC requirements data available

The Escapists 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: [email protected], AMD FX 6300 3.5GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 750, AMD R7 370
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Eslabong or The Escapists 2?

The Escapists 2 won the comparison against Eslabong 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 Eslabong worth buying over The Escapists 2?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC

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