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Borderlands 4VSBorderlands Game of the Year

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4

ActionAdventureRPGMultiplayerFuturisticFunny +14
Quality
67Popularity
41Value
73
Green Man GamingBest price· Green Man Gaming · Authorized reseller
−55% $31.50
Buy
VS
Borderlands Game of the Year

Borderlands Game of the Year

Quality
87Popularity
35Value
76
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 22 hours
−81% $5.56
Buy

Winner

Borderlands Game of the Year wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Borderlands Game of the Year is currently cheaper ($5.56 vs $31.50 for Borderlands 4) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.

Buy on Kinguin
7
Borderlands 4
7 of 14 metrics
Borderlands Game of the Year
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$31.50 -
$5.56 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$29.67 -
$3.61 Wins
Best Current Discount
-55% -
-81% Wins
Sales Frequency
217 price changes Wins
119 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
81/100
81/100
Steam Review Score
59.2% positive -
89.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
58.8K Wins
20.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
34.8K Wins
18.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
24.0K -
2.1K Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6.4K Wins
125 -
Steam Recommendations
58.8K Wins
21.1K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
63 -
80 Wins
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2025 Wins
Aug 2023 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeBorderlands 4

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Worth ItBorderlands Game of the Year

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Borderlands 4
Borderlands Game of the Year

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

Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4

4 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming −55% $31.50Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +3% $32.56View
GamersGate
GamersGate +122% $69.99View
Steam
Steam +122% $69.99View
Borderlands Game of the Year

Borderlands Game of the Year

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −81% $5.56Buy
Steam
Steam$29.99View

Borderlands 4

Quality

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

59% positive (58,749 reviews): mixed opinions
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
58,749 reviews: very large sample

Value

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

$31.50: mid-range price
55% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($29.67)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players down 25% in recent days
6,009 concurrent players: solid base
58,749 total reviews: major title

Borderlands Game of the Year

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

90% positive (20,161 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
20,161 reviews: large sample

Value

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

$5.56: very accessible price
81% off: deep discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 11% in recent days
78 concurrent players: niche audience
20,161 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsBorderlands 4Borderlands Game of the Year
Release date
September 11, 2025
August 31, 2023
Developers
Gearbox Software
Gearbox Software
Publishers
2K
2K
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
63
80

Borderlands 4

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Intel Arc B580
  • Storage: 100 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. SSD storage required

Borderlands Game of the Year

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Borderlands 4 or Borderlands Game of the Year?

Borderlands Game of the Year won the comparison against Borderlands 4 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 4 worth buying over Borderlands Game of the Year?

Based on the metrics, Borderlands Game of the Year 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 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC

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