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SimmilandVSThe Escapists 2

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

Simmiland

Simmiland

Quality
70Popularity
26Value
67
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 5 days
−50% $2.49
Buy Now
VS
The Escapists 2

The Escapists 2

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
85Popularity
36Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 7 hours
−89% $2.11
Buy Now

Winner

The Escapists 2 wins 13 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.

2
Simmiland
2 of 15 metrics
The Escapists 2
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.49 -
$2.11 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.49 -
$2.31 Wins
Best Current Discount
-50% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
7 price changes -
179 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
75/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
86.9% positive -
90.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K -
26.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.6K -
23.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
233 Wins
2.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 -
297 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.8K -
26.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
27 -
58 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2018 Wins
Aug 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSimmiland

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

Worth ItThe Escapists 2

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Simmiland
The Escapists 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

Simmiland

Simmiland

1 Store
Steam
Steam −50% $2.49Buy Now
The Escapists 2

The Escapists 2

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $2.11Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +10% $2.32View
Steam
Steam +847% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +847% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +847% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Simmiland

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

87% positive (1,784 reviews) — very positive reception
1,784 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.49 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

-47% player decline
9 concurrent players — niche audience

The Escapists 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

91% positive (26,290 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
26,290 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.11 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.79)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +60%
412 concurrent players — smaller but active
26,290 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSimmilandThe Escapists 2
Release Date
November 30, 2018
August 21, 2017
Developers
Sokpop Collective
Team17, Mouldy Toof Studios
Publishers
Sokpop Collective
Team17
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
27
58

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Simmiland

No PC requirements data available

The Escapists 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: [email protected], AMD FX 6300 3.5GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 750, AMD R7 370
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Simmiland or The Escapists 2?

The Escapists 2 won the comparison against Simmiland 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 Simmiland worth buying over The Escapists 2?

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

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

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