Orcs Must Die! 2 vs Saints Row 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Orcs Must Die! 2 wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Orcs Must Die! 2 is R$1.55 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Orcs Must Die! 2 | Saints Row 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 71 | 68 |
| Quality | 89 | 73 |
| Value | 71 | 78 |
| Popularity | 33 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 5.24 | R$ 6.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.1% positive | 75.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 30 | 118 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Orcs Must Die! 2 | Saints Row 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 30, 2012 | January 7, 2009 |
| Developers | Robot Entertainment | Volition |
| Publishers | Robot Entertainment | Deep Silver |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Other Requirements (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
| Additional (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection recommended for co-op play. | — |
| Supported OS (minimum) | — | Windows XP or Vista. |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 3.2 GHz Intel Dual-Core Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Dual-Core Athlon XP or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2 GB system RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 256MB 3D graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support (i.e. 8800 NVidia card or better, ATI HD3850 card or better) |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Orcs Must Die! 2 or Saints Row 2?
Orcs Must Die! 2 won the comparison against Saints Row 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 Orcs Must Die! 2 worth buying over Saints Row 2?
Based on the metrics, Orcs Must Die! 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. Saints Row 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:46 PM UTC