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Borderlands: The Pre-SequelVSHELLGATE: London

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

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
VS
HELLGATE: London

HELLGATE: London

Quality
59Popularity
27Value
49
SteamBest price· Steam
$12.99
Buy

Winner

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
13
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
13 of 15 metrics
HELLGATE: London
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.84 Wins
$12.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.40 Wins
$9.09 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
216 price changes Wins
4 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
75/100 Wins
70/100 -
Steam Review Score
79.1% positive Wins
57.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
31.8K Wins
2.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
25.2K Wins
1.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
6.7K -
953 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
313 Wins
12 -
Steam Recommendations
32.8K Wins
2.2K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
63 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Oct 2014 -
Nov 2018 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItBorderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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

Wait for SaleHELLGATE: London

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
HELLGATE: London

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: The Pre-Sequel

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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HELLGATE: London

HELLGATE: London

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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

HELLGATE: London

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

57% positive (2,228 reviews): mixed opinions
Metacritic 70/100: generally favorable from critics
2,228 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$12.99: reasonable price
Historical low: $9.09: room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players up 130% in recent days
23 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsBorderlands: The Pre-SequelHELLGATE: London
Release date
October 13, 2014
November 15, 2018
Developers
Gearbox Software, 2K Australia, Aspyr (Linux)
T3Entertainment
Publishers
2K, Aspyr (Linux)
HanbitSoft Inc.
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
63
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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

HELLGATE: London

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 9, 10
  • Processor: 2.4 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9800+, ATI Radeon HD 5000+
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
Which is better: Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel or HELLGATE: London?

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel won the comparison against HELLGATE: London 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: The Pre-Sequel worth buying over HELLGATE: London?

Based on the metrics, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel 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, 05:50 PM UTC

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