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

Torchlight II

Torchlight II

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
92Popularity
37Value
66
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−89% $2.18
Buy Now
VS
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
55Popularity
39Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−86% $4.21
Buy Now

Winner

Torchlight II wins 10 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.

10
Torchlight II
10 of 15 metrics
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.18 Wins
$4.21 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.25 Wins
$2.69 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
-86% -
Sales Frequency
112 price changes Wins
77 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
88/100 Wins
60/100 -
Steam Review Score
92.8% positive Wins
55.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
33.0K -
61.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
30.6K -
34.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
2.4K Wins
27.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
265 Wins
26 -
Steam Recommendations
33.0K -
61.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
119 Wins
64 -
Supported Languages
7 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2012 -
Feb 2020 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.

MaybeWolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Torchlight II
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

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 −89% $2.18Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +54% $3.36View
Steam
Steam +83% $3.99View
Kinguin
Kinguin +139% $5.22View
GamersGate
GamersGate +817% $19.99View
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −86% $4.21Buy Now
Steam
Steam +612% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +612% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Torchlight II

Quality

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

93% positive (32,990 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
32,990 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.18 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Strong +28% player growth
283 concurrent players — smaller but active
32,990 total reviews — proven game with large community

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Quality

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

56% positive (61,721 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 60/100 — mixed reception from critics
61,721 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.21 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-36% player decline
21 concurrent players — niche audience
61,721 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTorchlight IIWolcen: Lords of Mayhem
Release Date
September 20, 2012
February 13, 2020
Developers
Runic Games
WOLCEN Studio
Publishers
XD
WOLCEN Studio
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
119
64

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Torchlight II

No PC requirements data available

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-Bit SP1, Windows 8.1 64-Bit, Windows 10 64-Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770S 3.1 GHz / AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 18 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Torchlight II or Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem?

Torchlight II won the comparison against Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem 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 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem?

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. Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC

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