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

BATTLETECH

BATTLETECH

ActionStrategyAdventure
Quality
81Popularity
36Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-81% $7.40
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VS
SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS

SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS

Quality
77Popularity
31Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-54% $18.45
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Winner

BATTLETECH wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

12
BATTLETECH
12 of 15 metrics
SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.40 Wins
$18.45 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$16.67 Wins
$18.28 -
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
-54% -
Sales Frequency
42 price changes Wins
29 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 Wins
71/100 -
Steam Review Score
84.1% positive Wins
82.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
22.7K Wins
6.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
19.1K Wins
5.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.6K -
1.2K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.4K Wins
110 -
Steam Recommendations
22.7K Wins
6.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
128 Wins
39 -
Supported Languages
4 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2018 -
Nov 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItBATTLETECH

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeSD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS

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:
BATTLETECH
SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS

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

BATTLETECH

BATTLETECH

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -81% $7.40Buy Now
Steam
Steam +440% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +440% $39.99View
SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS

SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -54% $18.45Buy Now
Steam
Steam +117% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +117% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

BATTLETECH

Quality

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

84% positive (22,734 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
22,734 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$7.40 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($6.70)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

1,376 concurrent players — solid base
22,734 total reviews — proven game with large community

SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

83% positive (6,901 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 71/100 — generally favorable from critics
6,901 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$18.45 — reasonable price
54% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($17.95)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-37% player decline
94 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBATTLETECHSD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS
Release Date
April 24, 2018
November 27, 2019
Developers
Harebrained Schemes
TOM CREATE, 株式会社トムクリエイト
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, 株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
128
39

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

BATTLETECH

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD® FX-4300
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 670 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 285 (2 GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 35 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 sound device
  • Additional Notes: Multiplayer is compatible between Windows, Mac and Linux versions.

SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 or AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 750 or Radeon HD 7790
  • Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at "High". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. - 64-bit processor and operating system are required. - Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) and a 4GB VRAM GPU (graphics board or video card) are required for DirectX 12 API.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: BATTLETECH or SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS?

BATTLETECH won the comparison against SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS 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 BATTLETECH worth buying over SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC

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