Call of Duty®: Black Ops III vs Painkiller Hell & Damnation
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Painkiller Hell & Damnation is R$316.21 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Call of Duty®: Black Ops III | Painkiller Hell & Damnation |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 62 |
| Quality | 82 | 71 |
| Value | 40 | 74 |
| Popularity | 43 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 329.90 | R$ 13.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.6% positive | 78.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3.4K | 6 |
Where to buy
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Call of Duty®: Black Ops III
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Details and requirements
| Item | Call of Duty®: Black Ops III | Painkiller Hell & Damnation |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 5, 2015 | October 31, 2012 |
| Developers | Treyarch, Aspyr (Mac) | The Farm 51 |
| Publishers | Activision, Aspyr (Mac) | Prime Matter |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows Vista/7 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 3 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX/ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512+ MB) |
| DirectX® (minimum) | — | 9.0c |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 5 GB HD space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Call of Duty®: Black Ops III or Painkiller Hell & Damnation?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III won the comparison against Painkiller Hell & Damnation 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 Painkiller Hell & Damnation?
Based on the metrics, Call of Duty®: Black Ops III 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. Painkiller Hell & Damnation currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC