LEGO® The Hobbit™ vs Magicka 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Magicka 2 wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. LEGO® The Hobbit™ is $1.18 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | LEGO® The Hobbit™ | Magicka 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 63 |
| Quality | 65 | 68 |
| Value | 80 | 78 |
| Popularity | 30 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.09 | $3.27 |
| Steam Review Score | 78.9% positive | 82.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 114 | 31 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | LEGO® The Hobbit™ | Magicka 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 8, 2014 | May 26, 2015 |
| Developers | Feral Interactive (Mac), Traveller's Tales | Pieces Interactive |
| Publishers | Feral Interactive (Mac), Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP/Vista/7/8 | Windows 7, 8 or 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD or Intel Quad Core running at 4*2600 Mhz | 2.8GHz Quad Core (Intel Core i5-2300 or higher / AMD A8-3850 or higher) |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 or ATI Radeon HD 5850 or better | Nvidia GeForce 640 or better / ATI Radeon HD 6670 or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: LEGO® The Hobbit™ or Magicka 2?
Magicka 2 won the comparison against LEGO® The Hobbit™ 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 LEGO® The Hobbit™ worth buying over Magicka 2?
Based on the metrics, Magicka 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. LEGO® The Hobbit™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC