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

RAGE

RAGE

Quality
76Popularity
33Value
68
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-51% $4.94
Buy Now
VS
RAGE 2

RAGE 2

Quality
66Popularity
34Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈21h
-89% $4.39
Buy Now

Winner

RAGE 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 6 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
RAGE
5 of 11 metrics
RAGE 2
6 of 11 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.94 -
$4.39 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 Wins
$4.54 -
Best Current Discount
-51% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
62 price changes -
118 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
73/100 -
Steam Review Score
76.4% positive Wins
64% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
12.1K -
13.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
9.3K Wins
8.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.9K Wins
5.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
36 -
43 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Oct 2011 -
May 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeRAGE

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

MaybeRAGE 2

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
RAGE
RAGE 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

RAGE

RAGE

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -51% $4.94Buy Now
Steam
Steam +102% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +102% $9.99View
RAGE 2

RAGE 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $4.39Buy Now
Steam
Steam +811% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +811% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

RAGE

Quality

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

76% positive (12,116 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
12,116 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.94 — very accessible price
51% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

-19% minor player decrease
38 concurrent players — niche audience
12,116 total reviews — proven game with large community

RAGE 2

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

64% positive (13,911 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
13,911 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$4.39 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($4.26)

Popularity

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

-43% player decline
31 concurrent players — niche audience
13,911 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRAGERAGE 2
Release Date
October 3, 2011
May 13, 2019
Developers
id Software
id Software, Avalanche Studios
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: RAGE or RAGE 2?

RAGE 2 won the comparison against RAGE 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 RAGE worth buying over RAGE 2?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC

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