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Raji: An Ancient EpicVSSlime Rancher 2

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

Raji: An Ancient Epic

Raji: An Ancient Epic

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
79Popularity
27Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−96% $1.04
Buy Now
VS
Slime Rancher 2

Slime Rancher 2

ActionCasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
76Popularity
38Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−66% $10.17
Buy Now

Winner

Slime Rancher 2 wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

6
Raji: An Ancient Epic
6 of 15 metrics
Slime Rancher 2
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.04 Wins
$10.17 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.87 Wins
$12.62 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-66% -
Sales Frequency
80 price changes -
84 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
70/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
86.3% positive -
94.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.2K -
42.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.9K -
40.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
296 Wins
2.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
991 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.1K -
42.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
21 -
27 Wins
Supported Languages
17 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2020 -
Sep 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeRaji: An Ancient Epic

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Worth ItSlime Rancher 2

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Raji: An Ancient Epic
Slime Rancher 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

Raji: An Ancient Epic

Raji: An Ancient Epic

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Kinguin
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Steam
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Slime Rancher 2

Slime Rancher 2

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Kinguin
Kinguin −66% $10.17Buy Now
Steam
Steam +195% $29.99View
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Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Raji: An Ancient Epic

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

86% positive (2,159 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 70/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,159 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.04 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-67% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Slime Rancher 2

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

95% positive (42,736 reviews) — very positive reception
42,736 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$10.17 — reasonable price
66% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($10.08)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-24% minor player decrease
954 concurrent players — smaller but active
42,736 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRaji: An Ancient EpicSlime Rancher 2
Release Date
October 15, 2020
September 23, 2025
Developers
Nodding Heads Games
Monomi Park
Publishers
Nodding Heads Games
Monomi Park
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
21
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Raji: An Ancient Epic

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 (3.50 GHz) / AMD FX-8100 (2.8 GHz)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Sound Card: On board

Slime Rancher 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Raji: An Ancient Epic or Slime Rancher 2?

Slime Rancher 2 won the comparison against Raji: An Ancient Epic 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 Raji: An Ancient Epic worth buying over Slime Rancher 2?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC

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