Borderlands 2 vs Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Borderlands 2 wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Borderlands 2 is $2.34 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Borderlands 2 | Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 65 |
| Quality | 90 | 67 |
| Value | 68 | 76 |
| Popularity | 44 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.62 | $4.96 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.9% positive | 81.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.4K | 376 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Borderlands 2
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.62−87%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.82−86%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$4.99−75%Buy Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$4.96−83%Buy 
Eneba Key marketplace$5.07−83%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$5.08−83%Buy Side by side over time
Borderlands 2Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced
Details and requirements
| Item | Borderlands 2 | Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 17, 2012 | August 31, 2023 |
| Developers | Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Linux) | Gearbox Software, Blind Squirrel Games |
| Publishers | 2K, Aspyr (Mac) | 2K |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7 | Windows 7 64-Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor | Intel Core i3 2105 @3.1GHz/AMD FX 4100 @3.6GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB | 4 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space (minimum) | 20 GB free | — |
| Video Memory (minimum) | 512MB | — |
| Video Card (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Borderlands 2 or Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced?
Borderlands 2 won the comparison against Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced 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 Borderlands 2 worth buying over Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced?
Based on the metrics, Borderlands 2 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. Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC