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Red Solstice 2: SurvivorsVSThe Red Solstice

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

Red Solstice 2: Survivors

Red Solstice 2: Survivors

Quality
59Popularity
28Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-85% $2.27
Buy Now
VS
The Red Solstice

The Red Solstice

Quality
70Popularity
24Value
52
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-29% $7.11
Buy Now

Winner

Red Solstice 2: Survivors wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Red Solstice 2: Survivors
11 of 15 metrics
The Red Solstice
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.27 Wins
$7.11 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.95 -
$0.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-85% Wins
-29% -
Sales Frequency
58 price changes Wins
33 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
74/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
70.7% positive -
72.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.6K Wins
878 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.8K Wins
633 -
Negative Steam Reviews
755 -
245 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
2.6K Wins
876 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
99 Wins
73 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2021 Wins
Jul 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeRed Solstice 2: Survivors

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

Wait for SaleThe Red Solstice

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Red Solstice 2: Survivors
The Red Solstice

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 Solstice 2: Survivors

Red Solstice 2: Survivors

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -85% $2.27Buy Now
Steam
Steam +560% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +560% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +560% $14.99View
The Red Solstice

The Red Solstice

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -29% $7.11Buy Now
Steam
Steam +41% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Red Solstice 2: Survivors

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

71% positive (2,580 reviews) — mostly positive
2,580 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$2.27 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.52 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-71% player drop
5 concurrent players — niche audience

The Red Solstice

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

72% positive (878 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 74/100 — generally favorable from critics
878 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$7.11 — very accessible price
29% off — modest discount

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRed Solstice 2: SurvivorsThe Red Solstice
Release Date
June 17, 2021
July 9, 2015
Developers
Ironward
Ironward
Publishers
505 Games
Ironward
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
99
73

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Red Solstice 2: Survivors

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4690K or Ryzen 3 1300X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780, 3 GB or AMD Radeon R9 290X, 4 GB
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any

The Red Solstice

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Red Solstice 2: Survivors or The Red Solstice?

Red Solstice 2: Survivors won the comparison against The Red Solstice 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 Solstice 2: Survivors worth buying over The Red Solstice?

Based on the metrics, Red Solstice 2: Survivors 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. Red Solstice 2: Survivors currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:36 AM UTC

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