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PikunikuVSRayman® Origins

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

Pikuniku

Pikuniku

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
88Popularity
32Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−79% $2.77
Buy Now
VS
Rayman® Origins

Rayman® Origins

Quality
91Popularity
30Value
66
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
in 26 days
−50% $9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Pikuniku wins 12 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.

12
Pikuniku
12 of 15 metrics
Rayman® Origins
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.77 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.40 Wins
$5.40 -
Best Current Discount
-79% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
72 price changes Wins
28 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
74/100 -
86/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.2% positive Wins
94% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
9.9K Wins
5.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
9.5K Wins
5.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
376 -
343 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
93 Wins
38 -
Steam Recommendations
9.9K Wins
5.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
14 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
11 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2019 Wins
Mar 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItPikuniku

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

MaybeRayman® Origins

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:
Pikuniku
Rayman® Origins

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

Pikuniku

Pikuniku

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −79% $2.77Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +6% $2.95View
Steam
Steam +369% $12.99View
Rayman® Origins

Rayman® Origins

3 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming −50% $9.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +100% $19.99View
Kinguin
Kinguin +356% $45.59View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Pikuniku

Quality

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

96% positive (9,862 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 74/100 — generally favorable from critics
9,862 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.77 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-61% player drop
50 concurrent players — niche audience

Rayman® Origins

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (5,749 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
5,749 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$9.99 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

26 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPikunikuRayman® Origins
Release Date
January 24, 2019
March 29, 2012
Developers
Arnaud De Bock, Rémi Forcadell, Alan Zucconi, Calum Bowen, Sectordub
Ubisoft Montpellier
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Ubisoft
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
14

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Pikuniku

No PC requirements data available

Rayman® Origins

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® XP / Windows Vista® (only)
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E4400 or 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon™ X2 3800+ or better
  • Memory: 2 GB recommended
  • Video Card: 128 MB DirectX® 9.0c-compliant video card or higher* (see supported list)
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compliant
  • Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360® Controller for Windows recommended)
*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
  • ATI Radeon™ X600 XT – HD 2600 XT series
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® 6800 GT – 8600 GT series
    Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Pikuniku or Rayman® Origins?

Pikuniku won the comparison against Rayman® Origins 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 Pikuniku worth buying over Rayman® Origins?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC

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