Borderlands 3 vs Dead Island Definitive Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Borderlands 3 wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Dead Island Definitive Edition is $2.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Borderlands 3 | Dead Island Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 67 |
| Quality | 81 | 68 |
| Value | 75 | 80 |
| Popularity | 42 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.45 | $1.75 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.4% positive | 82.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.0K | 230 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Borderlands 3 | Dead Island Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 13, 2020 | May 31, 2016 |
| Developers | Gearbox Software | Techland |
| Publishers | 2K | Deep Silver |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/10 (latest service pack) | Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit / Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600 (Intel i7-4770) | Intel® Core™ i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 75 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Borderlands 3 or Dead Island Definitive Edition?
Borderlands 3 won the comparison against Dead Island Definitive 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 Borderlands 3 worth buying over Dead Island Definitive Edition?
Based on the metrics, Borderlands 3 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. Dead Island Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC