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Call of Duty® 2VSIL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition

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

Call of Duty® 2

Call of Duty® 2

Quality
91Popularity
32Value
49
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-15% $17.01
Buy Now
VS
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition

Quality
56Popularity
25Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-85% $1.47
Buy Now

Winner

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

6
Call of Duty® 2
6 of 13 metrics
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$17.01 -
$1.47 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$1.51 Wins
Best Current Discount
-15% -
-85% Wins
Sales Frequency
29 price changes -
44 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93.3% positive Wins
66.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
9.0K Wins
1.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
8.4K Wins
729 -
Negative Steam Reviews
605 -
371 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
149 Wins
15 -
Steam Recommendations
9.0K Wins
1.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
5 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2006 -
Dec 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCall of Duty® 2

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeIL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition

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:
Call of Duty® 2
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition

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

Call of Duty® 2

Call of Duty® 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -15% $17.01Buy Now
Steam
Steam +18% $19.99View
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -85% $1.47Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +580% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +580% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Call of Duty® 2

Quality

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

93% positive (8,977 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
8,977 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$17.01 — reasonable price
15% off — minor discount
Near historical low ($14.99)

Popularity

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

-19% minor player decrease
270 concurrent players — smaller but active

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition

Quality

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

66% positive (1,100 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,100 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.47 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.42)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-74% player drop
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCall of Duty® 2IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition
Release Date
October 13, 2006
December 14, 2017
Developers
Infinity Ward
Team Fusion Simulations, 1C: Maddox Games
Publishers
Activision
Fulqrum Publishing
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Call of Duty® 2

No PC requirements data available

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core I7 6800k or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Direct X 11.0 compliant 8 gb
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible
  • Additional Notes: Joystick with twist handle rudder or Joystick with rudder pedals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Call of Duty® 2 or IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition?

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition won the comparison against Call of Duty® 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 Call of Duty® 2 worth buying over IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition?

Based on the metrics, IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition 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. IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC

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