Borderlands 4 vs John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Borderlands 4 wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is $7.40 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 | John Carpenter's Toxic Commando |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 61 |
| Quality | 67 | 61 |
| Value | 73 | 71 |
| Popularity | 40 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $31.49 | $24.09 |
| Steam Review Score | 59.2% positive | 72.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4.7K | 138 |
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 John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
Side by side over time
Borderlands 4John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
Details and requirements
| Item | Borderlands 4 | John Carpenter's Toxic Commando |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 11, 2025 | March 12, 2026 |
| Developers | Gearbox Software | Saber Interactive |
| Publishers | 2K | Focus Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 / Windows 11 | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i5-11600K |
| Memory (minimum) | 32 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Intel Arc B580 | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
| Storage (minimum) | 100 GB available space | 58 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. SSD storage required | SSD required. |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Borderlands 4 or John Carpenter's Toxic Commando?
Borderlands 4 won the comparison against John Carpenter's Toxic Commando 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 John Carpenter's Toxic Commando?
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 4 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:07 PM UTC