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

Risen 2: Dark Waters

Risen 2: Dark Waters

Quality
74Popularity
29Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-84% $1.60
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Two Worlds Epic Edition

Two Worlds Epic Edition

Quality
71Popularity
28Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3h
-92% $1.18
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Winner

Risen 2: Dark Waters wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
Risen 2: Dark Waters
7 of 13 metrics
Two Worlds Epic Edition
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.60 -
$1.18 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.37 -
$1.22 Wins
Best Current Discount
-84% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
60 price changes Wins
35 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
69/100 Wins
65/100 -
Steam Review Score
80.7% positive Wins
78.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.5K Wins
2.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.8K Wins
2.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
668 -
557 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
39 Wins
29 -
Steam Recommendations
0 -
2.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2012 Wins
Apr 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeRisen 2: Dark Waters

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

MaybeTwo Worlds Epic Edition

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Risen 2: Dark Waters
Two Worlds Epic Edition

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

Risen 2: Dark Waters

Risen 2: Dark Waters

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -84% $1.60Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +56% $2.50View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +524% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +524% $9.99View
Two Worlds Epic Edition

Two Worlds Epic Edition

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $1.18Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1170% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +1170% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Risen 2: Dark Waters

Quality

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

81% positive (3,455 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
3,455 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.60 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.37)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+9% player growth
47 concurrent players — niche audience

Two Worlds Epic Edition

Quality

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

79% positive (2,598 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 65/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,598 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.18 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.15)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-60% player drop
10 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRisen 2: Dark WatersTwo Worlds Epic Edition
Release Date
April 26, 2012
April 30, 2009
Developers
Piranha Bytes
Reality Pump Studios
Publishers
THQ Nordic
Topware Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Risen 2: Dark Waters

No PC requirements data available

Two Worlds Epic Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 / 8
  • Processor: Intel/AMD Multicore CPU
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Graphics: with Per-Pixel-Shader 3.0 support
  • Hard Drive: 7 GB Free Space
  • Sound: 5.1
  • Misc: Keyboard, Mouse, Broadband Internet Connection

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Risen 2: Dark Waters or Two Worlds Epic Edition?

Risen 2: Dark Waters won the comparison against Two Worlds Epic Edition 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 Risen 2: Dark Waters worth buying over Two Worlds Epic Edition?

Based on the metrics, Risen 2: Dark Waters 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. Two Worlds Epic Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:11 AM UTC

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