South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ vs Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ is $11.03 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ | Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 66 | 51 |
| Quality | 70 | 70 |
| Value | 75 | 51 |
| Popularity | 37 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.10 | $19.13 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.3% positive | 86.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 858 | 8 |
Where to buy
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South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™
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Details and requirements
| Item | South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ | Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 16, 2017 | June 16, 2014 |
| Developers | Ubisoft San Francisco | XGen Studios |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | XGen Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4690K / AMD FX-8350 or equivalent | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 / GTX 750ti / GTX 960 / GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon R9 280X / R9 380 / RX 470 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | — |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | 1080p @~60FPS. Game contains Denuvo anti-tamper technology. Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ or Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut?
South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ won the comparison against Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut 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 South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ worth buying over Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut?
Based on the metrics, South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ 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. South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC