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PraetoriansVSSteel Division 2

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

Praetorians

Praetorians

Quality
78Popularity
23Value
55
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 6 days
−88% $0.60
Buy Now
VS
Steel Division 2

Steel Division 2

ActionStrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
76Popularity
32Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 8 hours
−64% $14.31
Buy Now

Winner

Steel Division 2 wins 8 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.

6
Praetorians
6 of 14 metrics
Steel Division 2
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.60 Wins
$14.31 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.90 Wins
$9.99 -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
-64% -
Sales Frequency
72 price changes -
148 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 Wins
73/100 -
Steam Review Score
81.8% positive Wins
79.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
582 -
8.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
476 -
6.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
106 Wins
1.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
231 Wins
Steam Recommendations
582 -
8.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
58 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2014 -
Jun 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybePraetorians

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

MaybeSteel Division 2

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Praetorians
Steel Division 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

Praetorians

Praetorians

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Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $0.60Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +53% $0.92View
Steam
Steam +315% $2.49View
GamersGate
GamersGate +732% $4.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +732% $4.99View
Steel Division 2

Steel Division 2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −64% $14.31Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +179% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +179% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +179% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Praetorians

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

82% positive (582 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
582 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.60 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-67% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Steel Division 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

79% positive (8,012 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
8,012 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$14.31 — reasonable price
64% off — solid discount
Historical low: $9.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Strong +29% player growth
284 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPraetoriansSteel Division 2
Release Date
April 11, 2014
June 20, 2019
Developers
Pyro Studios
Eugen Systems
Publishers
Kalypso Media Digital
Eugen Systems
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
58

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Praetorians

No PC requirements data available

Steel Division 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 7 with Service Pack 1
  • Processor: 4 cores Intel | AMD CPU (Intel i3-8100, AMD Ryzen 3 1200)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 3 GB (Legacy: Nvidia Geforce GTX 780), AMD Radeon RX 580 (Legacy: AMD Radeon R9 290X)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Praetorians or Steel Division 2?

Steel Division 2 won the comparison against Praetorians 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 Praetorians worth buying over Steel Division 2?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC

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