Borderlands 4 vs Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced is $26.53 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Borderlands 4 | Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 65 |
| Quality | 67 | 67 |
| Value | 73 | 76 |
| Popularity | 40 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $31.49 | $4.96 |
| Steam Review Score | 59.2% positive | 81.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4.7K | 376 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Borderlands 4
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$31.49−55%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$31.50−55%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$31.66−55%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 4Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced
Details and requirements
| Item | Borderlands 4 | Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 11, 2025 | August 31, 2023 |
| Developers | Gearbox Software | Gearbox Software, Blind Squirrel Games |
| Publishers | 2K | 2K |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 / Windows 11 | Windows 7 64-Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i3 2105 @3.1GHz/AMD FX 4100 @3.6GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 32 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Intel Arc B580 | Geforce GTX 760, Radeon HD 7850 |
| Storage (minimum) | 100 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. SSD storage required | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Borderlands 4 or Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced?
Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced 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 Enhanced?
Based on the metrics, Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced 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, 12:52 PM UTC