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

Phantom Spark

Phantom Spark

CasualIndieSportsRacing
Quality
89Popularity
37Value
73
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈25d
-55% $8.99
Buy Now
VS
Redout 2

Redout 2

ActionSportsRacing
Quality
67Popularity
25Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-92% $1.68
Buy Now

Winner

Redout 2 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.

4
Phantom Spark
4 of 14 metrics
Redout 2
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.99 -
$1.68 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.99 -
$0.80 Wins
Best Current Discount
-55% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
55 price changes -
67 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
95.9% positive Wins
82.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
196 -
1.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
188 -
923 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
8 Wins
196 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
17 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
1.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
52 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2024 Wins
Jun 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybePhantom Spark

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

MaybeRedout 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:
Phantom Spark
Redout 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

Phantom Spark

Phantom Spark

3 Stores
Steam
Steam -55% $8.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +86% $16.75View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +122% $19.99View
Redout 2

Redout 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $1.68Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +495% $10.00View
Steam
Steam +1090% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Phantom Spark

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

96% positive (196 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
196 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$8.99 — very accessible price
55% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Redout 2

Quality

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

82% positive (1,119 reviews) — mostly positive
1,119 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.68 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-9% minor player decrease
10 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPhantom SparkRedout 2
Release Date
August 15, 2024
June 16, 2022
Developers
Ghosts
34BigThings srl
Publishers
Coatsink, Thunderful
34BigThings srl
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
52

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Phantom Spark

No PC requirements data available

Redout 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Phantom Spark or Redout 2?

Redout 2 won the comparison against Phantom Spark 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 Phantom Spark worth buying over Redout 2?

Based on the metrics, Redout 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. Redout 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC

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