Blood II: The Chosen + Expansion vs Shadow Warrior Classic Redux
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shadow Warrior Classic Redux wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Blood II: The Chosen + Expansion is $0.65 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Blood II: The Chosen + Expansion | Shadow Warrior Classic Redux |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 62 |
| Quality | 53 | 72 |
| Value | 89 | 76 |
| Popularity | 23 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.99 | $1.64 |
| Steam Review Score | 47.2% positive | 89.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Blood II: The Chosen + Expansion
Steam Cheapest Official store$0.99−80%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$1.35−73%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.48−70%Buy Shadow Warrior Classic Redux
Side by side over time
Blood II: The Chosen + ExpansionShadow Warrior Classic Redux
Details and requirements
| Item | Blood II: The Chosen + Expansion | Shadow Warrior Classic Redux |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 14, 2014 | July 8, 2013 |
| Developers | Monolith Productions | General Arcade |
| Publishers | Atari | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows XP, Vista, or 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 1.8 GHz Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | OpenGL compatible graphics card with at least 256M |
| DirectX® (minimum) | — | 9.0 |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 650 MB HD space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Blood II: The Chosen + Expansion or Shadow Warrior Classic Redux?
Shadow Warrior Classic Redux won the comparison against Blood II: The Chosen + Expansion 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 Blood II: The Chosen + Expansion worth buying over Shadow Warrior Classic Redux?
Based on the metrics, Shadow Warrior Classic 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. Blood II: The Chosen + Expansion currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC