Atomic Heart vs System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Atomic Heart wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is $3.62 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Atomic Heart | System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 69 | 67 |
| Quality | 79 | 86 |
| Value | 74 | 79 |
| Popularity | 39 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.01 | $7.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.9% positive | 87.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3.2K | 33 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Atomic Heart
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$11.01−82%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$11.54−81%Buy 
Steam Official store$11.99−80%Buy System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
Side by side over time
Atomic HeartSystem Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
Details and requirements
| Item | Atomic Heart | System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 20, 2023 | June 26, 2025 |
| Developers | Mundfish | Nightdive Studios, Looking Glass Studios |
| Publishers | Focus Entertainment, 4Divinity | Nightdive Studios, Atari |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (20H1 version or newer, 64-bit versions) | Windows 10 (64-bit required) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 8 GB VRAM, AMD RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 | GPU with DirectX 11 or Vulkan 1.1 support |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 90 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Atomic Heart or System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster?
Atomic Heart won the comparison against System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster 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 Atomic Heart worth buying over System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster?
Based on the metrics, Atomic Heart 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. System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC