The Surge 2 vs Vanquish
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Surge 2 wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Surge 2 is $2.86 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Surge 2 | Vanquish |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 74 | 68 |
| Quality | 75 | 85 |
| Value | 93 | 77 |
| Popularity | 31 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.99 | $5.85 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.7% positive | 89.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 52 | 16 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Surge 2 | Vanquish |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 23, 2019 | May 25, 2017 |
| Developers | Deck13 | PlatinumGames, Little Stone Software |
| Publishers | Focus Entertainment | SEGA |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) | OS: Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1) / 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD FX-8370 (4.0 GHz) / Intel Core i7-3820 (3.6 GHz) | Intel Core i5 (3.4 GHz) or AMD equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 6 GB, AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Dx11 compliant video card with 2 GB RAM (Nvidia GeForce 660 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 270) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Surge 2 or Vanquish?
The Surge 2 won the comparison against Vanquish 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 Surge 2 worth buying over Vanquish?
Based on the metrics, The Surge 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 Surge 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:42 PM UTC