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Oddworld: Munch's OddyseeVSPOSTAL 2

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

Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee

Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee

ActionStrategyAdventure
Quality
63Popularity
24Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-91% $0.47
Buy Now
VS
POSTAL 2

POSTAL 2

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
82Popularity
41Value
56
GamersGateBetter Deal· GamersGate
Ends in≈13d
-90% $1.00
Buy Now

Winner

POSTAL 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

4
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee
4 of 13 metrics
POSTAL 2
9 of 13 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.47 Wins
$1.00 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.34 Wins
$0.55 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-90% -
Sales Frequency
19 price changes -
124 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
59/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
77.6% positive -
97% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
987 -
114.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
766 -
110.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
221 Wins
3.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
395 Wins
Steam Recommendations
974 -
111.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
38 -
89 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages
5 languages
Release Date
Dec 2010 -
Nov 2012 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeOddworld: Munch's Oddysee

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

MaybePOSTAL 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:
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee
POSTAL 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

Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee

Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -91% $0.47Buy Now
Steam
Steam +962% $4.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +962% $4.99View
POSTAL 2

POSTAL 2

4 Stores
GamersGate
GamersGate -90% $1.00Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +381% $4.81View
Steam
Steam +899% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +899% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

78% positive (987 reviews) — mostly positive
987 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$0.47 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.34 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

POSTAL 2

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

97% positive (113,928 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 59/100 — mixed reception from critics
113,928 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$1.00 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+11% player growth
393 concurrent players — smaller but active
118 new reviews — still being discovered
113,928 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsOddworld: Munch's OddyseePOSTAL 2
Release Date
December 20, 2010
November 2, 2012
Developers
Oddworld Inhabitants
Running With Scissors
Publishers
Oddworld Inhabitants
Running With Scissors
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
38
89

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee

No PC requirements data available

POSTAL 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows XP SP3/Vista/7/8/10
  • Processor:1.2GHz
  • Memory:384 MB RAM
  • Graphics:64MB GeForce 3 or Radeon 8500 Video Card
  • DirectX®:8.0
  • Hard Drive:10 GB available space
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee or POSTAL 2?

POSTAL 2 won the comparison against Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee 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 Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee worth buying over POSTAL 2?

Based on the metrics, POSTAL 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. Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:35 PM UTC

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