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

Skullgirls 2nd Encore

Skullgirls 2nd Encore

Quality
87Popularity
35Value
60
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−58% $10.48
Buy
VS
Vanguard Princess

Vanguard Princess

ActionCasualIndieSingleplayerMultiplayerPvP +14
Quality
58Popularity
51Value
70
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−65% $1.75
Buy

Winner

Skullgirls 2nd Encore wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Buy on Kinguin
8
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
8 of 14 metrics
Vanguard Princess
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$10.48 -
$1.75 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.73 -
$0.88 Wins
Best Current Discount
-58% -
-65% Wins
Sales Frequency
96 price changes -
150 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
88.8% positive Wins
69.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
23.2K Wins
1.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
20.6K Wins
1.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.6K -
453 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
101 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
29.0K Wins
1.5K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
45 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Aug 2013 -
Mar 2014 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeSkullgirls 2nd Encore

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeVanguard Princess

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Vanguard Princess

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

Skullgirls 2nd Encore

Skullgirls 2nd Encore

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −58% $10.48Buy
GamersGate
GamersGate +138% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +138% $24.99View
Vanguard Princess

Vanguard Princess

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −65% $1.75Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +15% $2.02View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +185% $4.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +185% $4.99View
Steam
Steam +185% $4.99View

Skullgirls 2nd Encore

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

89% positive (23,148 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100: high marks from professional reviewers
23,148 reviews: large sample

Value

Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.

$10.48: reasonable price
58% off: solid discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 127% in recent days
100 concurrent players: smaller but active
23,148 total reviews: proven game with large community

Vanguard Princess

Quality

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

70% positive (1,488 reviews): mixed opinions
1,488 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.75: very accessible price
65% off: solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsSkullgirls 2nd EncoreVanguard Princess
Release date
August 22, 2013
March 3, 2014
Developers
Hidden Variable Studios
Tomoaki Sugeno
Publishers
Autumn Games
eigoMANGA
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
45
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Which is better: Skullgirls 2nd Encore or Vanguard Princess?

Skullgirls 2nd Encore won the comparison against Vanguard Princess 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 Skullgirls 2nd Encore worth buying over Vanguard Princess?

Based on the metrics, Skullgirls 2nd Encore 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. Vanguard Princess currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:13 AM UTC

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