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BallisticNGVSScreamer

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

BallisticNG

BallisticNG

Quality
76Popularity
27Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−44% $8.40
Buy Now
VS
Screamer

Screamer

Quality
65Popularity
24Value
57
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in 1 day
−12% $53.00
Buy Now

Winner

BallisticNG wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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9
BallisticNG
9 of 14 metrics
Screamer
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.40 Wins
$53.00 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.60 Wins
$47.99 -
Best Current Discount
-44% Wins
-12% -
Sales Frequency
55 price changes -
61 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
95.2% positive Wins
80.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.3K Wins
1.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.2K Wins
828 -
Negative Steam Reviews
109 Wins
201 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
10 -
18 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.3K Wins
1.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
26 -
50 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2018 -
Mar 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBallisticNG

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleScreamer

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
BallisticNG
Screamer

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

BallisticNG

BallisticNG

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −44% $8.40Buy Now
Steam
Steam +78% $14.99View
Screamer

Screamer

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −12% $53.00Buy Now
Steam
Steam +13% $59.99View

BallisticNG

Quality

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

95% positive (2,277 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
2,277 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$8.40 — very accessible price
44% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($8.22)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +50%
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Screamer

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

80% positive (1,029 reviews) — mostly positive
1,029 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$53.00 — premium price
12% off — minor discount

Popularity

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

-46% player decline
14 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsBallisticNGScreamer
Release Date
December 14, 2018
March 26, 2026
Developers
Neognosis
Milestone S.r.l.
Publishers
Neognosis
Milestone S.r.l.
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
26
50

BallisticNG

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 or later (64-bit only)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.2+ GPUs also supported. Mods will increase required storage space and memory.

Screamer

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 x64 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-14600K (6 * 3500 / 8 * 2600)/AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (8 * 4500) or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 4070 (12288 MB) / Radeon RX 9070 XT (16384 MB) or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 35 GB available space
Which is better: BallisticNG or Screamer?

BallisticNG won the comparison against Screamer 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 BallisticNG worth buying over Screamer?

Based on the metrics, BallisticNG 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. BallisticNG currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 10, 2026, 04:53 AM UTC

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