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PikunikuVSWorld of Goo 2

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% $2.70
Buy Now
VS
World of Goo 2

World of Goo 2

Quality
85Popularity
24Value
57
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−9% $27.29
Buy Now

Winner

Pikuniku wins 9 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.

9
Pikuniku
9 of 15 metrics
World of Goo 2
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.70 Wins
$27.29 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.40 Wins
$19.79 -
Best Current Discount
-79% Wins
-9% -
Sales Frequency
76 price changes -
88 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
74/100 -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.2% positive Wins
87.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
9.9K Wins
786 -
Positive Steam Reviews
9.5K Wins
690 -
Negative Steam Reviews
376 -
96 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
80 Wins
8 -
Steam Recommendations
9.9K Wins
751 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
14 -
33 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2019 -
Apr 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItPikuniku

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

MaybeWorld of Goo 2

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Pikuniku
World of Goo 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

Pikuniku

Pikuniku

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −79% $2.70Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +8% $2.91View
Steam
Steam +381% $12.99View
World of Goo 2

World of Goo 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −9% $27.29Buy Now
Steam
Steam +10% $29.99View

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 (9,877 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 74/100 — generally favorable from critics
9,877 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.70 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-23% minor player decrease
72 concurrent players — niche audience

World of Goo 2

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

88% positive (785 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
785 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$27.29 — mid-range price
9% off — minor discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-12% minor player decrease
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPikunikuWorld of Goo 2
Release Date
January 24, 2019
April 25, 2025
Developers
Arnaud De Bock, Rémi Forcadell, Alan Zucconi, Calum Bowen, Sectordub
2D BOY, Tomorrow Corporation
Publishers
Devolver Digital
2D BOY, Tomorrow Corporation
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
14
33

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Pikuniku

No PC requirements data available

World of Goo 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Pikuniku or World of Goo 2?

Pikuniku won the comparison against World of Goo 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 Pikuniku worth buying over World of Goo 2?

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 20, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC

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