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Rusty Lake: RootsVSViolett Remastered

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

Rusty Lake: Roots

Rusty Lake: Roots

Quality
89Popularity
32Value
71
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−66% $1.34
Buy Now
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Violett Remastered

Violett Remastered

Quality
55Popularity
44Value
34
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−94% $0.64
Buy Now

Winner

Rusty Lake: Roots wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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10
Rusty Lake: Roots
10 of 15 metrics
Violett Remastered
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.34 -
$0.64 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.14 -
$0.52 Wins
Best Current Discount
-66% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
82 price changes Wins
48 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 Wins
61/100 -
Steam Review Score
97% positive Wins
59.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
8.4K Wins
541 -
Positive Steam Reviews
8.1K Wins
321 -
Negative Steam Reviews
249 -
220 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
261 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
7.8K Wins
540 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
16 -
21 Wins
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2016 Wins
Dec 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItRusty Lake: Roots

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Wait for SaleViolett Remastered

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:
Rusty Lake: Roots
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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

Rusty Lake: Roots

Rusty Lake: Roots

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −66% $1.34Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +7% $1.44View
Steam
Steam +198% $3.99View
Violett Remastered

Violett Remastered

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −94% $0.64Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +3% $0.66View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$9.99View
Steam
Steam$9.99View

Rusty Lake: Roots

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

97% positive (8,354 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
8,354 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.34 — very accessible price
66% off — solid discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

166 concurrent players — smaller but active

Violett Remastered

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

59% positive (541 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 61/100 — mixed reception from critics
541 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.64 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.52 — room for better deals
Game DetailsRusty Lake: RootsViolett Remastered
Release Date
October 20, 2016
December 13, 2013
Developers
Rusty Lake
Forever Entertainment S. A.
Publishers
Rusty Lake
Forever Entertainment S. A.
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
16
21
Which is better: Rusty Lake: Roots or Violett Remastered?

Rusty Lake: Roots won the comparison against Violett Remastered 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 Rusty Lake: Roots worth buying over Violett Remastered?

Based on the metrics, Rusty Lake: Roots 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. Rusty Lake: Roots currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 6, 2026, 06:02 AM UTC

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