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Call of Duty® 2VSCall of Duty® (2003)

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

Call of Duty® 2

Call of Duty® 2

Quality
91Popularity
32Value
65
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Call of Duty® (2003)

Call of Duty® (2003)

Quality
94Popularity
31Value
88
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Winner

Call of Duty® 2 wins 6 of 10 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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Call of Duty® 2
6 of 10 metrics
Call of Duty® (2003)
4 of 10 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99
$9.99
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$9.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-50%
-50%
Sales Frequency
66 price changes Wins
8 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 -
91/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
93.3% positive -
94.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
9.2K Wins
7.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
8.6K Wins
6.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
612 -
388 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
166 Wins
64 -
Steam Recommendations
9.0K Wins
7.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2006
Oct 2006
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItCall of Duty® 2

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Worth ItCall of Duty® (2003)

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:
Call of Duty® 2
Call of Duty® (2003)

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

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Call of Duty® 2

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Call of Duty® 2

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

93% positive (9,175 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
9,175 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.99 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

199 concurrent players — smaller but active

Call of Duty® (2003)

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

95% positive (7,320 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 91/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
7,320 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$9.99 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Strong +39% player growth
68 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsCall of Duty® 2Call of Duty® (2003)
Release Date
October 13, 2006
October 13, 2006
Developers
Infinity Ward
Infinity Ward
Publishers
Activision
Activision
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
Windows
Which is better: Call of Duty® 2 or Call of Duty® (2003)?

Call of Duty® 2 won the comparison against Call of Duty® (2003) 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 Call of Duty® 2 worth buying over Call of Duty® (2003)?

Based on the metrics, Call of Duty® 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. Call of Duty® (2003) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 14, 2026, 12:52 AM UTC

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