IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad vs Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm is $1.92 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad | Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 70 | 69 |
| Quality | 76 | 87 |
| Value | 80 | 66 |
| Popularity | 32 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.57 | $4.65 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.3% positive | 93.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 191 | 94 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$6.57−87%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$10.25−79%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$49.99Buy Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Side by side over time
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of StalingradRed Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Details and requirements
| Item | IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad | Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 22, 2014 | September 13, 2011 |
| Developers | FOR-GAMES CR LTD | Tripwire Interactive |
| Publishers | FOR-GAMES CR LTD | Tripwire Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows XP/Vista/7 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Quad Core 2.6 GHz or better |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 3 GB |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 512 MB SM 3.0 DX9 Compliant NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 260 or better ATI® Radeon® HD 5750 or better |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 23 GB free hard drive space |
| Sound (minimum) | — | Sound Blaster Audigy or better |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad or Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm?
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm won the comparison against IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad 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 IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad worth buying over Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm?
Based on the metrics, Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm 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. IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC