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Gordian QuestVSMonster Train 2

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

Gordian Quest

Gordian Quest

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
87Popularity
30Value
70
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−59% $8.12
Buy Now
VS
Monster Train 2

Monster Train 2

Quality
93Popularity
32Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−35% $16.20
Buy Now

Winner

Monster Train 2 wins 11 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.

4
Gordian Quest
4 of 15 metrics
Monster Train 2
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.12 Wins
$16.20 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.88 Wins
$18.00 -
Best Current Discount
-59% Wins
-35% -
Sales Frequency
71 price changes -
129 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 -
87/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
88.9% positive -
95.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.2K -
8.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
4.6K -
8.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
581 -
399 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
37 -
868 Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.2K -
8.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
56 -
59 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2022 -
May 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGordian Quest

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

Worth ItMonster Train 2

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

Time Range:
Gordian Quest
Monster Train 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

Gordian Quest

Gordian Quest

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −59% $8.12Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +146% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +146% $19.99View
Monster Train 2

Monster Train 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −35% $16.20Buy Now
Steam
Steam +54% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +54% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Gordian Quest

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

89% positive (5,226 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
5,226 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$8.12 — very accessible price
59% off — solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-38% player decline
26 concurrent players — niche audience

Monster Train 2

Quality

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

95% positive (8,480 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
8,480 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$16.20 — reasonable price
35% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($15.90)

Popularity

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

+14% player growth
852 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGordian QuestMonster Train 2
Release Date
June 23, 2022
May 21, 2025
Developers
Mixed Realms Pte Ltd, Swag Soft Holdings Pte Ltd
Shiny Shoe
Publishers
Spiral Up Games, Mixed Realms Pte Ltd
Big Fan Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
56
59

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Gordian Quest

No PC requirements data available

Monster Train 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 x64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-9600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1080 (8192 MB) Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60 FPS

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Gordian Quest or Monster Train 2?

Monster Train 2 won the comparison against Gordian Quest 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 Gordian Quest worth buying over Monster Train 2?

Based on the metrics, Monster Train 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. Gordian Quest currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC

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