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Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising StormVSRising Storm 2: Vietnam

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

Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm

Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm

ActionSimulationMassively Multiplayer
Quality
87Popularity
36Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−82% $3.52
Buy Now
VS
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

ActionStrategySimulationMassively Multiplayer
Quality
85Popularity
37Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−92% $2.06
Buy Now

Winner

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

3
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
3 of 14 metrics
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.52 -
$2.06 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.72 -
$1.24 Wins
Best Current Discount
-82% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
90 price changes -
114 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
76/100 -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
93.6% positive Wins
87.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
24.8K -
42.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
23.2K -
37.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.6K Wins
5.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
82 -
270 Wins
Steam Recommendations
24.8K -
42.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
140 Wins
132 -
Supported Languages
5 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2011 -
May 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItRed Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm

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

Worth ItRising Storm 2: Vietnam

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:
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

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

Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm

Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −82% $3.52Buy Now
Steam
Steam +468% $19.99View
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −92% $2.06Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +11% $2.29View
Steam
Steam +21% $2.49View
GamersGate
GamersGate +143% $5.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +203% $6.25View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (24,823 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
24,823 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$3.52 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Strong +26% player growth
58 concurrent players — niche audience
24,823 total reviews — proven game with large community

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Quality

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

88% positive (42,170 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
42,170 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$2.06 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +164%
555 concurrent players — smaller but active
42,170 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRed Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising StormRising Storm 2: Vietnam
Release Date
September 13, 2011
May 30, 2017
Developers
Tripwire Interactive
Tripwire Interactive, Antimatter Games
Publishers
Tripwire Interactive
Tripwire Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
140
132

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm

Recommended

Recommended
  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7
  • Processor: Quad Core 2.6 GHz or better
  • Memory: 3 GB
  • Graphics: 512 MB SM 3.0 DX9 Compliant NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 260 or better ATI® Radeon® HD 5750 or better
  • Hard Drive: 23 GB free hard drive space
  • Sound: Sound Blaster Audigy or better

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 3.2GHz or AMD @ 4.0GHz or better
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 60 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm or Rising Storm 2: Vietnam?

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam won the comparison against Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm 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 Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm worth buying over Rising Storm 2: Vietnam?

Based on the metrics, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam 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. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:29 AM UTC

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