
Shroud, a renowned figure in the world of first-person shooters, has shared his thoughts on the comparison between Valorant and the upcoming Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). According to him, Valorant currently holds the top spot among first-person shooter games, while CS2 is notably “easier” in terms of gameplay.
Shroud’s gaming journey is rooted in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), where he competed professionally for five years before transitioning to a career in streaming and content creation.
In a surprising twist, Shroud briefly returned to competitive gaming in 2022 as a member of the Sentinels Valorant team, only to resume his content creation endeavors shortly thereafter.
I promise you CS2 is easier
Shroud says Valorant is the #1 FPS Right Now pic.twitter.com/jrkDHyvNOs
— NarT (@NartOutHere) September 21, 2023
Given his extensive experience, Shroud has frequently drawn comparisons between Valorant and Counter-Strike. Initially, he asserted that Valorant was the easier of the two, but his viewpoint has evolved over time.
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During one of his Twitch streams, Shroud reiterated his belief that Valorant has now claimed the title of the best FPS game, with Counter-Strike 2 falling into the category of “100% easier.”
The rivalry between these two FPS titles has intensified since Riot Games introduced Valorant as a direct competitor to Counter-Strike. As the full release of CS2 approaches, the gaming community has intensified its scrutiny of the two games, especially with Valve’s significant CS2 beta update revealing even more striking similarities.
Even prominent figures like s1mple have weighed in, critiquing Counter-Strike 2 for adopting elements that bear a resemblance to Valorant, such as the new buy menu.
s1mple: "it’s not a Valorant, it's CS"
— CS2 white.market (@whitemarketcsgo) September 2, 2023
and what are your thoughts about the buy menu in CS2? pic.twitter.com/pdrkekwDRn
TLDR , Shroud’s insights add to the ongoing discussion about the differences and similarities between Valorant and CS2, shedding light on the evolving landscape of FPS gaming.


