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Risk of Rain (2013)VSSpelunky 2

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

Risk of Rain (2013)

Risk of Rain (2013)

Quality
87Popularity
35Value
39
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−76% $2.37
Buy Now
VS
Spelunky 2

Spelunky 2

ActionIndie
Quality
93Popularity
35Value
43
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 83 days
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Risk of Rain (2013) wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

7
Risk of Rain (2013)
7 of 13 metrics
Spelunky 2
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.54 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$6.99 -
Best Current Discount
-75% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
23 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
77/100 -
91/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
93% positive
93% positive
Total Steam Reviews
20.8K Wins
19.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
19.3K Wins
18.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.5K -
1.4K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
18 -
279 Wins
Steam Recommendations
20.7K Wins
19.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
15 -
32 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2013 -
Sep 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeRisk of Rain (2013)

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeSpelunky 2

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Risk of Rain (2013)
Spelunky 2

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

Risk of Rain (2013)

Risk of Rain (2013)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −76% $2.37Buy Now
Steam
Steam +322% $9.99View
Spelunky 2

Spelunky 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Risk of Rain (2013)

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

93% positive (20,757 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
20,757 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$2.37 — very accessible price
76% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.99)

Popularity

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

-14% minor player decrease
19 concurrent players — niche audience
20,757 total reviews — proven game with large community

Spelunky 2

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

93% positive (19,612 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 91/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
19,612 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-26% player decline
200 concurrent players — smaller but active
19,612 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRisk of Rain (2013)Spelunky 2
Release Date
November 8, 2013
September 29, 2020
Developers
Hopoo Games
Mossmouth, BlitWorks
Publishers
Gearbox Publishing
Mossmouth
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
15
32

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Risk of Rain (2013)

No PC requirements data available

Spelunky 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Additional Notes: Gamepad Recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Risk of Rain (2013) or Spelunky 2?

Risk of Rain (2013) won the comparison against Spelunky 2 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 Risk of Rain (2013) worth buying over Spelunky 2?

Based on the metrics, Risk of Rain (2013) 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. Spelunky 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC

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