Battle Brothers vs End State
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Battle Brothers wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Battle Brothers is $13.63 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Battle Brothers | End State |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 74 | 41 |
| Quality | 85 | 53 |
| Value | 80 | 46 |
| Popularity | 36 | 17 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.36 | $9.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 88% positive | 66.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.6K | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Battle Brothers | End State |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 24, 2017 | December 1, 2022 |
| Developers | Overhype Studios | Finger Squad |
| Publishers | Hooded Horse, Overhype Studios | Finger Squad |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 or Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-2400 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4300 (quad-core) | Intel i7 6700k 4 GHz or AMD equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630 (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 6670 (1 GB) | GeForce GTX 970 or AMD equivalent |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | GPU requires OpenGL 3.3 support | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Battle Brothers or End State?
Battle Brothers won the comparison against End State 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 Battle Brothers worth buying over End State?
Based on the metrics, Battle Brothers 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. Battle Brothers currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:40 PM UTC