Punch Club vs Punch Club 2: Fast Forward
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Punch Club wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Punch Club is $2.84 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Punch Club | Punch Club 2: Fast Forward |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 59 |
| Quality | 78 | 67 |
| Value | 79 | 74 |
| Popularity | 33 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.15 | $3.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.6% positive | 81.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 41 | 38 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Punch Club | Punch Club 2: Fast Forward |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 8, 2016 | July 20, 2023 |
| Developers | Lazy Bear Games | Lazy Bear Games |
| Publishers | tinyBuild | tinyBuild |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7/8/10/11 (64-bit OS required) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-8400 и AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 1650 GP, AMD Radeon RX 6500 or equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Punch Club or Punch Club 2: Fast Forward?
Punch Club won the comparison against Punch Club 2: Fast Forward 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 Punch Club worth buying over Punch Club 2: Fast Forward?
Based on the metrics, Punch Club 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. Punch Club currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:18 PM UTC