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ZigguratVSZiggurat 2

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Ziggurat

Ziggurat

Quality
81Popularity
28Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-93% $1.00
Buy Now
VS
Ziggurat 2

Ziggurat 2

Quality
73Popularity
25Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-85% $3.65
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Ziggurat
7 of 14 metrics
Ziggurat 2
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.00 Wins
$3.65 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.00 Wins
$3.76 -
Best Current Discount
-93% Wins
-85% -
Sales Frequency
36 price changes -
46 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
86.8% positive -
90.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.8K Wins
1.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.4K Wins
1.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
371 -
116 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
7 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.8K Wins
1.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
38 -
60 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2014 -
Oct 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeZiggurat

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeZiggurat 2

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Ziggurat
Ziggurat 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

Ziggurat

Ziggurat

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -93% $1.00Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +1399% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1399% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +1399% $14.99View
Ziggurat 2

Ziggurat 2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -85% $3.65Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +585% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +585% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +585% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Ziggurat

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

87% positive (2,820 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,820 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.00 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +400%
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Ziggurat 2

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

91% positive (1,272 reviews) — very positive reception
1,272 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$3.65 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.48)

Popularity

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

-20% minor player decrease
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsZigguratZiggurat 2
Release Date
October 23, 2014
October 28, 2021
Developers
Milkstone Studios
Milkstone Studios
Publishers
Milkstone Studios
Milkstone Studios
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
38
60

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Ziggurat

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or newer
  • Processor: Quad core processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 460 or better
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Ziggurat 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bits
  • Processor: i7 7700K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Ziggurat or Ziggurat 2?

Ziggurat and Ziggurat 2 are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Ziggurat worth buying over Ziggurat 2?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Ziggurat 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 09:58 PM UTC

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