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

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

Quality
82Popularity
28Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-79% $8.24
Buy Now
VS
Pandora: First Contact

Pandora: First Contact

Quality
60Popularity
22Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-91% $2.79
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
7 of 14 metrics
Pandora: First Contact
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.24 -
$2.79 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.48 -
$2.85 Wins
Best Current Discount
-79% -
-91% Wins
Sales Frequency
84 price changes Wins
45 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
77/100 Wins
68/100 -
Steam Review Score
86.9% positive Wins
61.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.6K Wins
536 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.3K Wins
331 -
Negative Steam Reviews
344 -
205 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
50 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
0 -
535 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
80 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2017 Wins
May 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBattlestar Galactica Deadlock

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybePandora: First Contact

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
Pandora: First Contact

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

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -79% $8.24Buy Now
Steam
Steam +385% $39.99View
Pandora: First Contact

Pandora: First Contact

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -91% $2.79Buy Now
Steam
Steam +975% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

Quality

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

87% positive (2,620 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,620 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$8.24 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount
Historical low: $5.74 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-10% minor player decrease
35 concurrent players — niche audience

Pandora: First Contact

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

62% positive (536 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 68/100 — mixed reception from critics
536 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.79 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.70)

Popularity

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

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

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBattlestar Galactica DeadlockPandora: First Contact
Release Date
August 31, 2017
May 30, 2014
Developers
Black Lab Games
Proxy Studios
Publishers
Slitherine Ltd.
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
80

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

No PC requirements data available

Pandora: First Contact

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 series / ATI Radeon HD 4870 series)
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Battlestar Galactica Deadlock or Pandora: First Contact?

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock and Pandora: First Contact are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Battlestar Galactica Deadlock worth buying over Pandora: First Contact?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Pandora: First Contact currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC

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