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UnderMineVSUnderMine 2

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

UnderMine

UnderMine

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
86Popularity
32Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−89% $2.26
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VS
UnderMine 2

UnderMine 2

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
61Popularity
24Value
50
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−11% $17.75
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Winner

UnderMine 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.

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12
UnderMine
12 of 15 metrics
UnderMine 2
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)
$2.26 Wins
$17.75 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.10 Wins
$15.99 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
-11% -
Sales Frequency
45 price changes Wins
24 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
90.2% positive Wins
75.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
9.3K Wins
807 -
Positive Steam Reviews
8.4K Wins
607 -
Negative Steam Reviews
911 -
200 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
61 Wins
53 -
Steam Recommendations
9.2K Wins
809 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
96 Wins
53 -
Supported Languages
10 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2020 -
Jul 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItUnderMine

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

Wait for SaleUnderMine 2

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
UnderMine
UnderMine 2

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

UnderMine

UnderMine

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UnderMine 2

UnderMine 2

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Steam +13% $19.99View

UnderMine

Quality

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

90% positive (9,272 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
9,272 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.26 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.53 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-7% minor player decrease
54 concurrent players — niche audience

UnderMine 2

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

75% positive (807 reviews) — mostly positive
807 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$17.75 — reasonable price
11% off — minor discount
Near historical low ($14.99)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +92%
69 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsUnderMineUnderMine 2
Release Date
August 6, 2020
July 22, 2025
Developers
Thorium
Thorium
Publishers
Thorium
Thorium
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
96
53

UnderMine

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 3.2 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 480 / Radeon HD 5870 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended

UnderMine 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10+
  • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4 GB VRAM / DirectX 11+ support
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Which is better: UnderMine or UnderMine 2?

UnderMine won the comparison against UnderMine 2 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 UnderMine worth buying over UnderMine 2?

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

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 05:10 AM UTC

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