Alpha Protocol™ vs Mass Effect™: Andromeda Deluxe Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Alpha Protocol™ wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Alpha Protocol™ is $24.81 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Alpha Protocol™ | Mass Effect™: Andromeda Deluxe Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 57 | 51 |
| Quality | 78 | 72 |
| Value | 54 | 35 |
| Popularity | 29 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $15.04 | $39.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.3% positive | 73.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 278 |
Where to buy
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Alpha Protocol™
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Details and requirements
| Item | Alpha Protocol™ | Mass Effect™: Andromeda Deluxe Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 1, 2010 | June 11, 2020 |
| Developers | Obsidian Entertainment | BioWare |
| Publishers | SEGA | Electronic Arts |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4+ GHZ Intel® or 2.0+ GHZ AMD™ | Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce 6 series (6800GT or better,) ATI™ 1300XT series or greater (X1550, X1600 Pro and HD2400 are below minimum system requirements) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB, AMD RX 480 4GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 12 GB available space | 55 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Alpha Protocol™ or Mass Effect™: Andromeda Deluxe Edition?
Alpha Protocol™ won the comparison against Mass Effect™: Andromeda Deluxe Edition 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 Alpha Protocol™ worth buying over Mass Effect™: Andromeda Deluxe Edition?
Based on the metrics, Alpha Protocol™ 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. Alpha Protocol™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:48 PM UTC