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Plains of PainVSSoulash 2

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

Plains of Pain

Plains of Pain

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
67Popularity
23Value
88
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈28d
-50% $9.99
Buy Now
VS
Soulash 2

Soulash 2

StrategyIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
69Popularity
27Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈21d
$18.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Plains of Pain
7 of 14 metrics
Soulash 2
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 Wins
$18.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$15.99 -
$15.19 Wins
Best Current Discount
-50% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
13 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
83.5% positive -
85.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
727 -
2.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
607 -
2.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
120 Wins
334 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
92 Wins
65 -
Steam Recommendations
710 -
2.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
4 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2023 -
Dec 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybePlains of Pain

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

Wait for SaleSoulash 2

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Plains of Pain
Soulash 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

Plains of Pain

Plains of Pain

1 Store
Steam
Steam -50% $9.99Buy Now
Soulash 2

Soulash 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam$18.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Plains of Pain

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

83% positive (723 reviews) — mostly positive
723 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$9.99 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Player count surging +496%
143 concurrent players — smaller but active

Soulash 2

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

86% positive (2,319 reviews) — very positive reception
2,319 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$18.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $15.19 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-47% player decline
50 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPlains of PainSoulash 2
Release Date
February 17, 2023
December 4, 2023
Developers
Cobra Byte Digital
Artur Smiarowski
Publishers
Cobra Byte Digital
Artur Smiarowski
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
4

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Plains of Pain

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 980 / AMD R9 Fury
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 7 GB available space

Soulash 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 4 cores
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL compatible
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: The game saves a lot of procedurally generated data, the performance can be improved with SSD drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Plains of Pain or Soulash 2?

Plains of Pain and Soulash 2 are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Plains of Pain worth buying over Soulash 2?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Plains of Pain currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC

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