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Borderlands: The Pre-SequelVSZeno Clash 2

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

Quality
77Popularity
36Value
32
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-95% $2.00
Buy Now
VS
Zeno Clash 2

Zeno Clash 2

Quality
68Popularity
46Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-67% $4.94
Buy Now

Winner

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 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.

12
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
12 of 15 metrics
Zeno Clash 2
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.00 Wins
$4.94 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.71 Wins
$2.99 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-67% -
Sales Frequency
134 price changes Wins
95 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
79% positive -
84.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
31.6K Wins
721 -
Positive Steam Reviews
25.0K Wins
611 -
Negative Steam Reviews
6.6K -
110 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
238 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
32.6K Wins
713 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
63 Wins
19 -
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2014 Wins
Apr 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBorderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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

MaybeZeno Clash 2

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

Time Range:
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Zeno Clash 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: The Pre-Sequel

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $2.00Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1900% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1900% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1900% $39.99View
Zeno Clash 2

Zeno Clash 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -67% $4.94Buy Now
Steam
Steam +203% $14.99View

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.

79% positive (31,580 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
31,580 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$2.00 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-63% player drop
160 concurrent players — smaller but active
31,580 total reviews — proven game with large community

Zeno Clash 2

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

85% positive (720 reviews) — mostly positive
720 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$4.94 — very accessible price
67% off — solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBorderlands: The Pre-SequelZeno Clash 2
Release Date
October 13, 2014
April 30, 2013
Developers
Gearbox Software, 2K Australia, Aspyr (Linux)
ACE Team
Publishers
2K, Aspyr (Linux)
SEGA
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
63
19

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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

Zeno Clash 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 4GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 4 GB free hard drive space
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280
  • DirectX®: 9.0c

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel or Zeno Clash 2?

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel won the comparison against Zeno Clash 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 Zeno Clash 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. Zeno Clash 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:11 AM UTC

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