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Painkiller: ResurrectionVSTrepang2

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

Painkiller: Resurrection

Painkiller: Resurrection

Quality
22Popularity
44Value
57
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 20 hours
−33% $6.73
Buy Now
VS
Trepang2

Trepang2

Quality
88Popularity
34Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−89% $3.42
Buy Now

Winner

Trepang2 wins 13 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.

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Painkiller: Resurrection
2 of 15 metrics
Trepang2
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.73 -
$3.42 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$10.20 -
Best Current Discount
-33% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
13 price changes -
110 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
38/100 -
79/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
24.4% positive -
93.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
520 -
15.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
127 -
14.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
393 Wins
990 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
159 Wins
Steam Recommendations
515 -
15.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
49 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2009 -
Jun 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SalePainkiller: Resurrection

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItTrepang2

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

Time Range:
Painkiller: Resurrection
Trepang2

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

Painkiller: Resurrection

Painkiller: Resurrection

2 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −33% $6.73Buy Now
Steam
Steam +48% $9.99View
Trepang2

Trepang2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $3.42Buy Now
Steam
Steam +777% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +777% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +777% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Painkiller: Resurrection

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

24% positive (520 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 38/100 — critics weren't impressed
520 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$6.73 — very accessible price
33% off — modest discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Trepang2

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

94% positive (15,247 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
15,247 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.42 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.67 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-14% minor player decrease
170 concurrent players — smaller but active
15,247 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPainkiller: ResurrectionTrepang2
Release Date
October 27, 2009
June 21, 2023
Developers
Homegrown Games
Trepang Studios
Publishers
Prime Matter
Team17
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
49

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Painkiller: Resurrection

No PC requirements data available

Trepang2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-7600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB, or Intel Arc A750, 8 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 35 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Painkiller: Resurrection or Trepang2?

Trepang2 won the comparison against Painkiller: Resurrection 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 Painkiller: Resurrection worth buying over Trepang2?

Based on the metrics, Trepang2 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. Trepang2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 23, 2026, 05:42 AM UTC

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