Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm vs Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is $2.25 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm | Rising Storm 2: Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 69 | 72 |
| Quality | 87 | 85 |
| Value | 66 | 76 |
| Popularity | 36 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.65 | $2.40 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.5% positive | 88% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 94 | 205 |
Where to buy
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Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Side by side over time
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising StormRising Storm 2: Vietnam
Details and requirements
| Item | Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm | Rising 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 |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP/Vista/7 | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core 2.6 GHz or better | Intel Core i5 @ 3.2GHz or AMD @ 4.0GHz or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 3 GB | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 512 MB SM 3.0 DX9 Compliant NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 260 or better ATI® Radeon® HD 5750 or better | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X or better |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 23 GB free hard drive space | — |
| Sound (minimum) | Sound Blaster Audigy or better | — |
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC