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

Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions

Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions

Quality
73Popularity
28Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 5 days
−83% $0.85
Buy Now
VS
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

Quality
79Popularity
51Value
99
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
in 4 days
−93% $0.52
Buy Now

Winner

Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions wins 11 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.

11
Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions
11 of 15 metrics
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
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)
$0.85 -
$0.52 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.63 Wins
$0.79 -
Best Current Discount
-83% -
-93% Wins
Sales Frequency
56 price changes Wins
30 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
90.8% positive Wins
79.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.8K Wins
1.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.6K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
263 Wins
289 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
14 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
2.8K Wins
1.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
40 Wins
14 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2019 Wins
Apr 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGlass Masquerade 2: Illusions

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

Worth ItSuperbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

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

Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions

Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −83% $0.85Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +41% $1.20View
Steam
Steam +487% $4.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +487% $4.99View
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −93% $0.52Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +71% $0.89View
Steam
Steam +1437% $7.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

91% positive (2,844 reviews) — very positive reception
2,844 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.85 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.60 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-7% minor player decrease
13 concurrent players — niche audience

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

79% positive (1,391 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,391 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.52 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGlass Masquerade 2: IllusionsSuperbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
Release Date
February 27, 2019
April 16, 2012
Developers
Onyx Lute
Capybara, Superbrothers, Jim Guthrie
Publishers
Onyx Lute
Capybara Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
40
14

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 (or higher)
  • Processor: 2.0GHz CPU or higher
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 650, AMD HD7850 (or higher), 1GB video memory
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Only 16:9 monitors are supported properly. Other aspect ratios will be rendered using black sidebars.

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS:Microsoft® Windows® 10
  • Memory:4 GB RAM
  • Graphics:Graphics Card with 256 MB of RAM
  • DirectX®:9.0
  • Hard Drive:1 GB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX 9.0 compliant sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions or Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP?

Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions won the comparison against Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP 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 Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions worth buying over Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP?

Based on the metrics, Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions 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. Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 09:22 PM UTC

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