Metal GardenVSRed Matter 2
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Metal Garden
Better Deal· Kinguin
Red Matter 2
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Metal Garden wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 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.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
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
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeScore Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Metal Garden
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Red Matter 2
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Metal Garden
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Red Matter 2
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: Metal Garden or Red Matter 2?
Metal Garden won the comparison against Red Matter 2 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 Metal Garden worth buying over Red Matter 2?
Based on the metrics, Metal Garden 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