Borderlands: The Pre-SequelVSMagicka 2
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
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Winner
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Magicka 2
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
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
Magicka 2
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7, 8 or 10
- Processor: 2.8GHz Quad Core (Intel Core i5-2300 or higher / AMD A8-3850 or higher)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 640 or better / ATI Radeon HD 6670 or better
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel or Magicka 2?
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel won the comparison against Magicka 2 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 Magicka 2?
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. Magicka 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC