Pirate Guy 2 New Land vs Shard Squad
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shard Squad wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Pirate Guy 2 New Land is $0.60 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Pirate Guy 2 New Land | Shard Squad |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Skip This × Maybe | 37 | 60 |
| Quality | 43 | 66 |
| Value | 47 | 80 |
| Popularity | 10 | 22 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.99 | $3.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 100% positive | 82.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 7 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Pirate Guy 2 New Land | Shard Squad |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 23, 2026 | November 10, 2025 |
| Developers | Valkeala Software | The Root Studios |
| Publishers | Valkeala Software | Nuntius Games, Vsoo Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | windows 11 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | i7 | x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | nvidia 2000 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Pirate Guy 2 New Land or Shard Squad?
Shard Squad won the comparison against Pirate Guy 2 New Land 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 Pirate Guy 2 New Land worth buying over Shard Squad?
Based on the metrics, Shard Squad 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. Shard Squad currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:19 PM UTC