Broken Lines vs Second Front
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Broken Lines wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Broken Lines is $32.69 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Broken Lines | Second Front |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 75 | 48 |
| Quality | 74 | 64 |
| Value | 98 | 49 |
| Popularity | 45 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.30 | $34.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 76.6% positive | 79.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 7 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Broken LinesSecond Front
Details and requirements
| Item | Broken Lines | Second Front |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 25, 2020 | January 31, 2023 |
| Developers | BirdIsland/PortaPlay | Hexdraw |
| Publishers | SuperGG.com | MicroProse Software |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 64-bit or newer |
| Processor (minimum) | I7-7700 4Ghz | Intel or AMD, Dual Core or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX1050 | nVidia or AMD, 4GB of VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Broken Lines or Second Front?
Broken Lines won the comparison against Second Front 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 Broken Lines worth buying over Second Front?
Based on the metrics, Broken Lines 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. Broken Lines currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC