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Rogue Fable IVVSSlaughter Horse 2

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

Rogue Fable IV

Rogue Fable IV

StrategyIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
73Popularity
19Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$11.99
Buy Now
VS
Slaughter Horse 2

Slaughter Horse 2

StrategyCasualIndieEarly AccessRPG
Quality
76Popularity
21Value
48
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$5.99
Buy Now

Winner

Slaughter Horse 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 9 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

2
Rogue Fable IV
2 of 9 metrics
Slaughter Horse 2
7 of 9 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.99 -
$5.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.59 -
$4.01 Wins
Sales Frequency
4 price changes -
5 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
94.1% positive -
97% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
221 -
335 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
208 -
325 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
13 -
10 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
28 Wins
4 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Jan 2024 Wins
Dec 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleRogue Fable IV

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleSlaughter Horse 2

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Rogue Fable IV
Slaughter Horse 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

Rogue Fable IV

Rogue Fable IV

1 Store
Steam
Steam$11.99Buy Now
Slaughter Horse 2

Slaughter Horse 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Rogue Fable IV

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

94% positive (221 reviews) — very positive reception
221 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$11.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $9.59 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

34 concurrent players — niche audience

Slaughter Horse 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

97% positive (335 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
335 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$5.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $4.01 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-71% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRogue Fable IVSlaughter Horse 2
Release Date
January 26, 2024
December 5, 2022
Developers
Pixel Forge Games
Catfood McFly
Publishers
Pixel Forge Games
Catsmeat Studios
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Rogue Fable IV or Slaughter Horse 2?

Slaughter Horse 2 won the comparison against Rogue Fable IV 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 Rogue Fable IV worth buying over Slaughter Horse 2?

Based on the metrics, Slaughter Horse 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. Rogue Fable IV currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:52 AM UTC

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