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Battlefield™ 2042VSVengeance

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Battlefield™ 2042

Battlefield™ 2042

ActionCasualAdventure
Quality
46Popularity
44Value
33
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$59.99
Buy Now
VS
Vengeance

Vengeance

ActionStrategyCasualIndieSportsMassively MultiplayerFree To Play
Quality
61Popularity
40Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$7.99
Buy Now

Winner

Battlefield™ 2042 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Battlefield™ 2042
8 of 12 metrics
Vengeance
4 of 12 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$59.99 -
$7.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$1.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
24 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
49.2% positive -
76.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
259.2K Wins
317 -
Positive Steam Reviews
127.5K Wins
243 -
Negative Steam Reviews
131.7K -
74 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
856 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
259.2K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
34 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2021 Wins
Apr 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBattlefield™ 2042

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

Wait for SaleVengeance

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Battlefield™ 2042
Vengeance

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

Battlefield™ 2042

Battlefield™ 2042

1 Store
Steam
Steam$59.99Buy Now
Vengeance

Vengeance

1 Store
Steam
Steam$7.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Battlefield™ 2042

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

49% positive (259,200 reviews) — mostly negative
259,200 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$59.99 — premium price

Popularity

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

Strong +46% player growth
997 concurrent players — smaller but active
259,200 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Vengeance

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (317 reviews) — mostly positive
317 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$7.99 — very accessible price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBattlefield™ 2042Vengeance
Release Date
November 19, 2021
April 29, 2020
Developers
DICE
314 Arts
Publishers
Electronic Arts
314 Arts
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
34

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Battlefield™ 2042

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, Intel Core i7 4790
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 100 GB available space
  • Sound Card: No recommendation

Vengeance

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Battlefield™ 2042 or Vengeance?

Battlefield™ 2042 won the comparison against Vengeance 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 Battlefield™ 2042 worth buying over Vengeance?

Based on the metrics, Battlefield™ 2042 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. Vengeance currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:06 AM UTC

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