GatekeeperVSRisk of Rain 2
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Gatekeeper
Better Deal· Kinguin
Winner
Risk of Rain 2 wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Gatekeeper
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Risk of Rain 2
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Gatekeeper
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 or above
- Processor: Intel Core i5-9100
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 1060
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Risk of Rain 2
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 or newer, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 680 / AMD HD 7970
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Gatekeeper or Risk of Rain 2?
Risk of Rain 2 won the comparison against Gatekeeper 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 Gatekeeper worth buying over Risk of Rain 2?
Based on the metrics, Risk of Rain 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. Risk of Rain 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 10:21 PM UTC