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Borderlands Game of the YearVSShadow Warrior 2

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

Borderlands Game of the Year

Borderlands Game of the Year

Quality
87Popularity
35Value
76
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 23 hours
−81% $5.56
Buy
VS
Shadow Warrior 2

Shadow Warrior 2

Quality
84Popularity
35Value
97
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Historical low
−92% $2.50
Buy

Winner

Shadow Warrior 2 wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Buy on GAMIVO
6
Borderlands Game of the Year
6 of 14 metrics
Shadow Warrior 2
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.56 -
$2.50 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.61 -
$2.50 Wins
Best Current Discount
-81% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
119 price changes -
190 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
78/100 -
Steam Review Score
89.8% positive Wins
87.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
20.2K -
24.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
18.1K -
21.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
3.1K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
125 Wins
75 -
Steam Recommendations
21.1K -
23.9K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
80 Wins
64 -
Supported Languages
5 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2023 Wins
Oct 2016 -
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItBorderlands Game of the Year

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

Worth ItShadow Warrior 2

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Borderlands Game of the Year
Shadow Warrior 2

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 Game of the Year

Borderlands Game of the Year

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

Shadow Warrior 2

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −92% $2.50Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +12% $2.79View
Steam
Steam$29.99View

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

Shadow Warrior 2

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

87% positive (24,168 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100: generally favorable from critics
24,168 reviews: large sample

Value

Great timing to buy: competitive price for the content offered.

$2.50: very accessible price
92% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

Players down 29% in recent days
60 concurrent players: niche audience
24,168 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsBorderlands Game of the YearShadow Warrior 2
Release date
August 31, 2023
October 13, 2016
Developers
Gearbox Software
Flying Wild Hog
Publishers
2K
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
80
64

Borderlands Game of the Year

No PC requirements data available

Shadow Warrior 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-5675C (4 * 3100) or AMD A10-7850K APU (4 * 3700) or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 290 with 4 GB of Video Memory (4096 MB) or Radeon HD 7970 (3072 MB)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 14 GB available space
Which is better: Borderlands Game of the Year or Shadow Warrior 2?

Shadow Warrior 2 won the comparison against Borderlands Game of the Year 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 Game of the Year worth buying over Shadow Warrior 2?

Based on the metrics, Shadow Warrior 2 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. Shadow Warrior 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:49 AM UTC

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