Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War vs DEATHLOOP
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
DEATHLOOP wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. DEATHLOOP is $50.83 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War | DEATHLOOP |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 51 | 71 |
| Quality | 66 | 81 |
| Value | 40 | 77 |
| Popularity | 35 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $59.99 | $9.16 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.4% positive | 76.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 441 | 76 |
Where to buy
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Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War
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Details and requirements
| Item | Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War | DEATHLOOP |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 8, 2023 | September 13, 2021 |
| Developers | Treyarch, Raven Software | Arkane Studios |
| Publishers | Activision | Bethesda Softworks |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 64-bit (latest update) | 64 bit Windows 10 version 1909 or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen™ R5 1600X Processor | Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Super or AMD Radeon™ R9 390 / AMD Radeon™ RX 580 | Nvidia RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War or DEATHLOOP?
DEATHLOOP won the comparison against Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War 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®: Black Ops Cold War worth buying over DEATHLOOP?
Based on the metrics, DEATHLOOP 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. DEATHLOOP currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC