The EscapistsVSThe Escapists 2
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
The Escapists
Better Deal· GAMIVO
The Escapists 2
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
The Escapists 2 wins 13 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
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
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice Comparison
Current deals and best prices side by side
The Escapists
5 Stores
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
The Escapists
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
The Escapists 2
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
The Escapists
The Escapists 2
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: The Escapists or The Escapists 2?
The Escapists 2 won the comparison against The Escapists 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 The Escapists 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 18, 2026, 11:22 PM UTC