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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: The Pre-Sequel

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

Quality
77Popularity
36Value
78
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−95% $1.84
Buy

Winner

Borderlands 4 wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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8
Borderlands 4
8 of 14 metrics
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$31.50 -
$1.84 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$29.67 -
$1.40 Wins
Best Current Discount
-55% -
-95% Wins
Sales Frequency
217 price changes Wins
216 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
75/100 -
Steam Review Score
59.2% positive -
79.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
58.8K Wins
31.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
34.8K Wins
25.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
24.0K -
6.7K Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6.4K Wins
307 -
Steam Recommendations
58.8K Wins
32.8K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
63
63
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2025 Wins
Oct 2014 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeBorderlands 4

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

Worth ItBorderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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: The Pre-Sequel

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

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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: The Pre-Sequel

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $1.84Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +9% $2.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +96% $3.60View
GamersGate
GamersGate$39.99View
Steam
Steam$39.99View

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: The Pre-Sequel

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

79% positive (31,815 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 75/100: generally favorable from critics
31,815 reviews: large sample

Value

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

$1.84: very accessible price
95% off: deep discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players down 42% in recent days
204 concurrent players: smaller but active
31,815 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsBorderlands 4Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Release date
September 11, 2025
October 13, 2014
Developers
Gearbox Software
Gearbox Software, 2K Australia, Aspyr (Linux)
Publishers
2K
2K, Aspyr (Linux)
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
63
63

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: The Pre-Sequel

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7/Win 8
  • Processor: 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 c Compliant
Which is better: Borderlands 4 or Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?

Borderlands 4 won the comparison against Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel 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: The Pre-Sequel?

Based on the metrics, Borderlands 4 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: The Pre-Sequel currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC

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