Restore Your Island vs Slime Rancher 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Slime Rancher 2 wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Restore Your Island is $2.21 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Restore Your Island | Slime Rancher 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 54 | 65 |
| Quality | 64 | 76 |
| Value | 63 | 67 |
| Popularity | 26 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.18 | $10.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.7% positive | 94.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 53 | 975 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Restore Your Island | Slime Rancher 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 9, 2026 | September 23, 2025 |
| Developers | Paiband Game Studio | Monomi Park |
| Publishers | Gamersky Games, Paiband Game Studio | Monomi Park |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (6–8 cores) | Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA RTX 3050 / 3070 / 3080 / or AMD RX 6800 / 7900 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Restore Your Island or Slime Rancher 2?
Slime Rancher 2 won the comparison against Restore Your Island 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 Restore Your Island 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC