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Outlast 2VSUNLOVED

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Outlast 2

Outlast 2

Quality
85Popularity
38Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 hours
−82% $3.68
Buy Now
VS
UNLOVED

UNLOVED

Quality
64Popularity
24Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 4 days
−84% $0.78
Buy Now

Winner

Outlast 2 wins 10 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.

10
Outlast 2
10 of 15 metrics
UNLOVED
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.68 -
$0.78 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.42 -
$0.57 Wins
Best Current Discount
-82% -
-84% Wins
Sales Frequency
96 price changes Wins
36 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
90.9% positive Wins
79.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
53.6K Wins
954 -
Positive Steam Reviews
48.7K Wins
759 -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.9K -
195 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
234 Wins
13 -
Steam Recommendations
53.2K Wins
952 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
24 -
95 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2017 Wins
Sep 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItOutlast 2

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeUNLOVED

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Outlast 2
UNLOVED

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

Outlast 2

Outlast 2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −82% $3.68Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +1% $3.71View
Steam
Steam +443% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +443% $19.99View
UNLOVED

UNLOVED

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −84% $0.78Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +44% $1.12View
Steam
Steam +540% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Outlast 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

91% positive (53,574 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
53,574 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.68 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

+13% player growth
261 concurrent players — smaller but active
53,574 total reviews — major title

UNLOVED

Quality

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

80% positive (954 reviews) — mostly positive
954 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.78 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.57 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-40% player decline
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsOutlast 2UNLOVED
Release Date
April 24, 2017
September 29, 2016
Developers
Red Barrels
BlueEagle Productions
Publishers
Red Barrels
Paul Schneider
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
24
95

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Outlast 2

Recommended

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

UNLOVED

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 32-bit
  • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD processor, 3 GHz or faster
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7870 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Outlast 2 or UNLOVED?

Outlast 2 won the comparison against UNLOVED 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 Outlast 2 worth buying over UNLOVED?

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. UNLOVED currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC

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