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Battlezone 98 ReduxVSRed Faction II

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

Battlezone 98 Redux

Battlezone 98 Redux

Quality
84Popularity
25Value
96
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−96% $0.78
Buy
VS
Red Faction II

Red Faction II

Quality
53Popularity
24Value
59
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Historical low
−87% $1.26
Buy

Winner

Battlezone 98 Redux wins 15 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Buy on Kinguin
15
Battlezone 98 Redux
15 of 15 metrics
Red Faction II
0 of 15 metrics
0

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.78 Wins
$1.26 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.78 Wins
$1.26 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-87% -
Sales Frequency
107 price changes Wins
75 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
75/100 Wins
64/100 -
Steam Review Score
91.9% positive Wins
52.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
1.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
959 Wins
532 -
Negative Steam Reviews
85 Wins
486 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
10 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
1.0K Wins
998 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
50 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Apr 2016 Wins
Aug 2009 -
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItBattlezone 98 Redux

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Wait for SaleRed Faction II

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Battlezone 98 Redux
Red Faction II

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

Battlezone 98 Redux

Battlezone 98 Redux

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $0.78Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +29% $1.01View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +105% $1.60View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Red Faction II

Red Faction II

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −87% $1.26Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +42% $1.79View
Steam
Steam$9.99View

Battlezone 98 Redux

Quality

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

92% positive (1,044 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100: generally favorable from critics
1,044 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low: a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.78: very accessible price
96% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 12% in recent days
9 concurrent players: niche audience

Red Faction II

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

52% positive (1,018 reviews): mixed opinions
Metacritic 64/100: mixed reception from critics
1,018 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.

$1.26: very accessible price
87% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 200% in recent days
3 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsBattlezone 98 ReduxRed Faction II
Release date
April 18, 2016
August 6, 2009
Developers
Big Boat Interactive
Volition
Publishers
Rebellion
Deep Silver
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
50
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Battlezone 98 Redux

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 / AMD FX series or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Microsoft® DirectX® 11.0 compatible graphics card with 1GB of memory (NVIDIA® GeForce® 400 series / ATI Radeon™ HD 7750) or better
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Microsoft® DirectX® 10.0 compatible sound card or better

Red Faction II

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Battlezone 98 Redux or Red Faction II?

Battlezone 98 Redux won the comparison against Red Faction II 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 Battlezone 98 Redux worth buying over Red Faction II?

Based on the metrics, Battlezone 98 Redux 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. Battlezone 98 Redux currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 14, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC

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