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FATE: The Traitor SoulVSTorchlight II

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

FATE: The Traitor Soul

FATE: The Traitor Soul

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
73Popularity
22Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$7.99
Buy Now
VS
Torchlight II

Torchlight II

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
92Popularity
37Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-89% $2.19
Buy Now

Winner

Torchlight II wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

3
FATE: The Traitor Soul
3 of 15 metrics
Torchlight II
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.99 -
$2.19 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.99 -
$1.25 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
5 price changes -
84 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
88/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
92.9% positive Wins
92.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
532 -
32.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
494 -
30.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
38 Wins
2.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 -
218 Wins
Steam Recommendations
529 -
32.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
10 -
119 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2014 Wins
Sep 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFATE: The Traitor Soul

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

Worth ItTorchlight II

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
FATE: The Traitor Soul
Torchlight II

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

FATE: The Traitor Soul

FATE: The Traitor Soul

1 Store
Steam
Steam$7.99Buy Now
Torchlight II

Torchlight II

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $2.19Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +53% $3.36View
Steam
Steam +813% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

FATE: The Traitor Soul

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

93% positive (532 reviews) — very positive reception
532 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$7.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-27% player decline
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Torchlight II

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

93% positive (32,879 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
32,879 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.19 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-33% player decline
211 concurrent players — smaller but active
32,879 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFATE: The Traitor SoulTorchlight II
Release Date
August 27, 2014
September 20, 2012
Developers
WildTangent
Runic Games
Publishers
WildTangent, gamigo group
XD
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
10
119

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: FATE: The Traitor Soul or Torchlight II?

Torchlight II won the comparison against FATE: The Traitor Soul 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 FATE: The Traitor Soul worth buying over Torchlight II?

Based on the metrics, Torchlight II 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. Torchlight II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC

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