Winner
Outlast 2 wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
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
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Love, Sam
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Outlast 2
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Love, Sam
Outlast 2
Recommended
- OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1.5GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7850
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
- Additional Notes: Targetting 1080p @ 60 fps
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Love, Sam or Outlast 2?
Outlast 2 won the comparison against Love, Sam 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 Love, Sam worth buying over Outlast 2?
Based on the metrics, Outlast 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. Outlast 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC