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

Hubris

Hubris

Quality
61Popularity
24Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$29.99
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VS
Red Matter 2

Red Matter 2

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
89Popularity
23Value
64
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈16d
-43% $17.09
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Winner

Red Matter 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
Hubris
5 of 14 metrics
Red Matter 2
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$17.09 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$16.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-43% Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
29 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
75.2% positive -
93% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
803 Wins
658 -
Positive Steam Reviews
604 -
612 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
199 -
46 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1
1
Steam Recommendations
786 Wins
653 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
25 Wins
24 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2022 Wins
Aug 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleHubris

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

MaybeRed Matter 2

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Hubris
Red Matter 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

Hubris

Hubris

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
Red Matter 2

Red Matter 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam -43% $17.09Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Hubris

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

75% positive (803 reviews) — mostly positive
803 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Red Matter 2

Quality

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

93% positive (658 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
658 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$17.09 — reasonable price
43% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($16.49)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +200%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHubrisRed Matter 2
Release Date
December 7, 2022
August 18, 2022
Developers
Cyborn B.V.
Vertical Robot
Publishers
Cyborn B.V.
Vertical Robot
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
25
24

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Hubris

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Core i5-11400 / Ryzen 5 7600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 2070
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • VR Support: OpenXR

Red Matter 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1080 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hubris or Red Matter 2?

Red Matter 2 won the comparison against Hubris 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 Hubris worth buying over Red Matter 2?

Based on the metrics, Red Matter 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. Red Matter 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:18 PM UTC

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