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

Torchlight II

Torchlight II

ActionIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerMultiplayerIsometric +13
Quality
92Popularity
37Value
75
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−87% $2.63
Buy
VS
Towerborne

Towerborne

Quality
58Popularity
25Value
57
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 3 days
−15% $21.32
Buy

Winner

Torchlight II wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Buy on GAMIVO
12
Torchlight II
12 of 15 metrics
Towerborne
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.63 Wins
$21.32 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.25 Wins
$10.70 -
Best Current Discount
-87% Wins
-15% -
Sales Frequency
180 price changes Wins
46 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
88/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
92.6% positive Wins
69.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
33.2K Wins
1.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
30.7K Wins
735 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.4K -
323 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
253 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
33.2K Wins
1.1K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
119 Wins
30 -
Supported Languages
7 languages -
23 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2012 -
Feb 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItTorchlight II

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Wait for SaleTowerborne

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Torchlight II
Towerborne

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

Torchlight II

Torchlight II

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −87% $2.63Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +76% $4.63View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Towerborne

Towerborne

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −15% $21.32Buy
Steam
Steam +17% $24.99View

Torchlight II

Quality

Excellent community reception: players and critics agree on the quality.

93% positive (33,167 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 88/100: high marks from professional reviewers
33,167 reviews: large sample

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$2.63: very accessible price
87% off: deep discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

Players down 24% in recent days
223 concurrent players: smaller but active
33,167 total reviews: proven game with large community

Towerborne

Quality

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

69% positive (1,058 reviews): mixed opinions
1,058 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$21.32: mid-range price
15% off: minor discount

Popularity

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

Players down 17% in recent days
5 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsTorchlight IITowerborne
Release date
September 20, 2012
February 26, 2026
Developers
Runic Games
Stoic
Publishers
XD
Xbox Game Studios
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
119
30

Torchlight II

No PC requirements data available

Towerborne

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Win 10 64bit | Win 11 64bit
  • Processor: Quad Core 3.4 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p native resolution. High-Epic graphics settings. 60fps. Controller recommended.
Which is better: Torchlight II or Towerborne?

Torchlight II won the comparison against Towerborne 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 Torchlight II worth buying over Towerborne?

Based on the metrics, Torchlight II 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. Torchlight II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:54 AM UTC

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