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Risen 2: Dark WatersVSTwo Worlds Epic Edition

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

Risen 2: Dark Waters

Risen 2: Dark Waters

Quality
74Popularity
29Value
81
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−85% $1.50
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VS
Two Worlds Epic Edition

Two Worlds Epic Edition

Quality
71Popularity
28Value
35
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−92% $1.18
Buy Now

Winner

Risen 2: Dark Waters wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

8
Risen 2: Dark Waters
8 of 14 metrics
Two Worlds Epic Edition
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.50 -
$1.18 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.37 -
$1.22 Wins
Best Current Discount
-85% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
73 price changes Wins
41 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
69/100 Wins
65/100 -
Steam Review Score
80.7% positive Wins
78.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.5K Wins
2.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.8K Wins
2.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
674 -
555 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
43 Wins
19 -
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

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Wait for SaleTwo Worlds Epic Edition

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

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

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Steam
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Two Worlds Epic Edition

Two Worlds Epic Edition

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −92% $1.18Buy Now
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Green Man Gaming +1170% $14.99View
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Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Risen 2: Dark Waters

Quality

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

81% positive (3,490 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
3,490 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.50 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.36)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +300%
80 concurrent players — niche audience

Two Worlds Epic Edition

Quality

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

79% positive (2,602 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 65/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,602 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

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

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-54% player drop
11 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. Risen 2: Dark Waters currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC

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