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Call of Duty® 2VSMedal of Honor™: Above and Beyond

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
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in 30 days
−50% $9.99
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Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond

Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond

Quality
55Popularity
28Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in 49 days
$39.99
Buy Now

Winner

Call of Duty® 2 wins 12 of 15 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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12
Call of Duty® 2
12 of 15 metrics
Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 Wins
$39.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.99 Wins
$19.99 -
Best Current Discount
-50% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
66 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93.3% positive Wins
65.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
9.2K Wins
2.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
8.6K Wins
1.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
612 Wins
860 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
166 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
9.0K Wins
2.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
80 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2006 -
Dec 2020 Wins
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.

Wait for SaleMedal of Honor™: Above and Beyond

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Call of Duty® 2
Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond

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

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Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond

Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond

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Steam
Steam$39.99Buy Now

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

Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

65% positive (2,465 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,465 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$39.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

2 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsCall of Duty® 2Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond
Release Date
October 13, 2006
December 10, 2020
Developers
Infinity Ward
Respawn Entertainment
Publishers
Activision
Electronic Arts
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
80

Call of Duty® 2

No PC requirements data available

Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7 9700K equivalent or greater
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2080 equivalent or greater
  • Storage: 180 GB available space
Which is better: Call of Duty® 2 or Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond?

Call of Duty® 2 won the comparison against Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond 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 Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond?

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® 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 14, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC

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