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

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

ActionStrategySimulationMassively Multiplayer
Quality
85Popularity
37Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-90% $2.52
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VS
Squad

Squad

ActionStrategyIndieMassively Multiplayer
Quality
68Popularity
44Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈17h
-65% $17.39
Buy Now

Winner

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

9
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
9 of 15 metrics
Squad
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.52 Wins
$17.39 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.24 Wins
$16.49 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-65% -
Sales Frequency
90 price changes -
155 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
87.9% positive Wins
82.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
42.1K -
176.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
37.0K -
145.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
5.1K Wins
30.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
423 -
9.4K Wins
Steam Recommendations
42.3K -
176.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
132 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
May 2017 -
Sep 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItRising Storm 2: Vietnam

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeSquad

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:
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Squad

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

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

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Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $2.52Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +98% $5.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +148% $6.25View
Steam
Steam +892% $24.99View
Squad

Squad

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -65% $17.39Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +187% $49.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +187% $49.99View
Steam
Steam +187% $49.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Quality

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

88% positive (42,080 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
42,080 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$2.52 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+16% player growth
476 concurrent players — smaller but active
42,080 total reviews — proven game with large community

Squad

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (176,624 reviews) — mostly positive
176,624 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$17.39 — reasonable price
65% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($15.36)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

+17% player growth
9,420 concurrent players — solid base
145 new reviews — still being discovered
176,624 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRising Storm 2: VietnamSquad
Release Date
May 30, 2017
September 23, 2020
Developers
Tripwire Interactive, Antimatter Games
Offworld
Publishers
Tripwire Interactive
Offworld
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
132

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 3.2GHz or AMD @ 4.0GHz or better
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 60 GB available space

Squad

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-12400, AMD Ryzen 5600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 65 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: A microphone

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Rising Storm 2: Vietnam or Squad?

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam won the comparison against Squad 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 Rising Storm 2: Vietnam worth buying over Squad?

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.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC

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