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Path of Exile vs Risen 2: Dark Waters
Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
Path of ExileYou are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
Risen 2: Dark WatersSet several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.
| Path of Exile | Risen 2: Dark Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 86/100 | 69/100 |
| Steam reviews | 1,027 | 3,520 |
| Price now | Free to play | $9.99 |
| Historic low | — | $9.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 56,154 | 14 |
| Playing now | 15,506 | 14 |
| Released | 2013 | 2012 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, Xbox One | PC |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play | RPG |
| Developer | Grinding Gear Games | Piranha Bytes |
| Publisher | Grinding Gear Games | THQ Nordic |
| Languages | 8 | 7 |
| DLC | 6 | 3 |
| Steam Deck | Playable | Playable |
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