Call of Duty®: Black Ops III vs Half-Life: Alyx
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Half-Life: Alyx wins 6 of 11 head-to-head metrics.
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 III | Half-Life: Alyx |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 63 |
| Quality | 82 | 98 |
| Value | 40 | 40 |
| Popularity | 43 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $59.99 | $59.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.6% positive | 98.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3.4K | 348 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III
Half-Life: Alyx
Side by side over time
Call of Duty®: Black Ops IIIHalf-Life: Alyx
Details and requirements
| Item | Call of Duty®: Black Ops III | Half-Life: Alyx |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 5, 2015 | March 23, 2020 |
| Developers | Treyarch, Aspyr (Mac) | Valve |
| Publishers | Activision, Aspyr (Mac) | Valve |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Call of Duty®: Black Ops III or Half-Life: Alyx?
Half-Life: Alyx won the comparison against Call of Duty®: Black Ops III 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 III worth buying over Half-Life: Alyx?
Based on the metrics, Half-Life: Alyx 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:20 PM UTC