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Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary EditionVSDEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

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

Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition

Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition

Quality
66Popularity
25Value
46
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Ends in≈17d
$19.99
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VS
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

Quality
90Popularity
38Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-75% $10.07
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Winner

DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 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.

2
Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition
2 of 15 metrics
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$10.07 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$10.79 -
$8.00 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-75% Wins
Sales Frequency
19 price changes -
74 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
81.9% positive -
92.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K -
47.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
43.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
241 Wins
3.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 -
1.2K Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.3K -
45.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
34 -
63 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages -
20 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2024 Wins
Mar 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBeyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition

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

Worth ItDEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

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

Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition

Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $19.99View
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -75% $10.07Buy Now
Steam
Steam +297% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +297% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition

Quality

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

82% positive (1,335 reviews) — mostly positive
1,335 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-83% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

92% positive (47,314 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
47,314 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$10.07 — reasonable price
75% off — solid discount
Historical low: $8.00 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+9% player growth
1,135 concurrent players — solid base
47,314 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBeyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary EditionDEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
Release Date
June 24, 2024
March 30, 2022
Developers
Ubisoft
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
Publishers
Ubisoft
505 Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
34
63

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bit only), Windows 11 (64 bit only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-6700, AMD Ryzen5 1400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050ti (4GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (4GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10
  • Processor: Intel™ Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 590
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 80 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • Additional Notes: AVX instruction set required

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition or DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT?

DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT won the comparison against Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition 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 Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition worth buying over DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT?

Based on the metrics, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT 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. DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 5, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC

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