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

Rogue Legacy 2

Rogue Legacy 2

Quality
90Popularity
34Value
71
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 1 day
−56% $10.90
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VS
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Quality
92Popularity
34Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−33% $26.97
Buy Now

Winner

Rogue Legacy 2 wins 11 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.

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Rogue Legacy 2
11 of 15 metrics
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$10.90 Wins
$26.97 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.73 Wins
$14.91 -
Best Current Discount
-56% Wins
-33% -
Sales Frequency
93 price changes -
115 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
88/100 Wins
85/100 -
Steam Review Score
90.9% positive -
95.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
14.2K Wins
14.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
12.9K -
13.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.3K -
658 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
173 Wins
53 -
Steam Recommendations
14.1K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
39 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2022 Wins
Jun 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItRogue Legacy 2

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

MaybeShovel Knight: Treasure Trove

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

Statistics Over Time

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

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Rogue Legacy 2
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

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 Legacy 2

Rogue Legacy 2

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −56% $10.90Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +3% $11.22View
Steam
Steam +129% $24.99View
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −33% $26.97Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO$26.99View
Steam
Steam +48% $39.99View

Rogue Legacy 2

Quality

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

91% positive (14,192 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
14,192 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$10.90 — reasonable price
56% off — solid discount
Historical low: $8.17 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

+17% player growth
182 concurrent players — smaller but active
14,192 total reviews — proven game with large community

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Quality

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

95% positive (14,174 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
14,174 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$26.97 — mid-range price
33% off — modest discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-14% minor player decrease
44 concurrent players — niche audience
14,174 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsRogue Legacy 2Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Release Date
April 28, 2022
June 26, 2014
Developers
Cellar Door Games
Yacht Club Games
Publishers
Cellar Door Games
Yacht Club Games
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
39

Rogue Legacy 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 3.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 680, AMD R9 280X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Rogue Legacy 2 or Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove?

Rogue Legacy 2 won the comparison against Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove 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 Legacy 2 worth buying over Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove?

Based on the metrics, Rogue Legacy 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 Legacy 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 8, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC

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