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

Evoland 2

Evoland 2

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
71Popularity
27Value
79
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 14 hours
−87% $2.67
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VS
Serious Sam: The Random Encounter

Serious Sam: The Random Encounter

Quality
50Popularity
45Value
82
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 16 hours
−85% $0.74
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Winner

Evoland 2 wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Evoland 2
11 of 14 metrics
Serious Sam: The Random Encounter
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.67 -
$0.74 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.66 -
$0.73 Wins
Best Current Discount
-87% Wins
-85% -
Sales Frequency
78 price changes Wins
8 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
64/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
88.3% positive Wins
50% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K Wins
654 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.6K Wins
327 -
Negative Steam Reviews
216 Wins
327 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
1.8K Wins
649 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
38 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
3 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2015 Wins
Oct 2011 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEvoland 2

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

MaybeSerious Sam: The Random Encounter

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Evoland 2
Serious Sam: The Random Encounter

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

Evoland 2

Evoland 2

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GAMIVO
GAMIVO −87% $2.67Buy Now
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Steam
Steam +649% $19.99View
Serious Sam: The Random Encounter

Serious Sam: The Random Encounter

2 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −85% $0.74Buy Now
Steam
Steam +574% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Evoland 2

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

88% positive (1,840 reviews) — very positive reception
1,840 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.67 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.58)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +100%
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Serious Sam: The Random Encounter

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

50% positive (654 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 64/100 — mixed reception from critics
654 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.74 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.73)

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEvoland 2Serious Sam: The Random Encounter
Release Date
August 25, 2015
October 24, 2011
Developers
Shiro Games
Croteam, Vlambeer
Publishers
Shiro Games
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
38

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Evoland 2 or Serious Sam: The Random Encounter?

Evoland 2 won the comparison against Serious Sam: The Random Encounter 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 Evoland 2 worth buying over Serious Sam: The Random Encounter?

Based on the metrics, Evoland 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. Serious Sam: The Random Encounter currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:25 AM UTC

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