Bean Battles vs Black Mesa
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Black Mesa wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Bean Battles is $6.80 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Bean Battles | Black Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 69 | 72 |
| Quality | 76 | 91 |
| Value | 88 | 67 |
| Popularity | 31 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.49 | $7.29 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.4% positive | 95% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 498 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Bean Battles | Black Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 22, 2018 | March 6, 2020 |
| Developers | Gupa Games | Crowbar Collective |
| Publishers | Gupa Games | Crowbar Collective |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows® 10 or Newer |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 4670 / AMD A10-7850K | 3.2 Quad Core Processor or Greater |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX960 VRAM 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 380 VRAM 2GB and over | 4 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Bean Battles or Black Mesa?
Black Mesa won the comparison against Bean Battles 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 Bean Battles worth buying over Black Mesa?
Based on the metrics, Black Mesa 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. Bean Battles currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:20 PM UTC