Call of Juarez: Gunslinger vs The Darkness II
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger wins 9 of 14 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 Juarez: Gunslinger | The Darkness II |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 81 | 67 |
| Quality | 89 | 86 |
| Value | 99 | 74 |
| Popularity | 35 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.04 | $1.04 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.9% positive | 91.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 71 | 29 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
Call of Juarez: GunslingerThe Darkness II
Details and requirements
| Item | Call of Juarez: Gunslinger | The Darkness II |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 22, 2013 | February 9, 2012 |
| Developers | Techland | Digital Extremes |
| Publishers | Techland Publishing | 2K |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 7 (SP1) | Windows XP/Vista/7 |
| Processor (minimum) | 3 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo or 3 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 or better | 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 2GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1024 MB DirectX 10–compliant or higher | — |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 10 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 5 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Call of Juarez: Gunslinger or The Darkness II?
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger won the comparison against The Darkness II 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 Juarez: Gunslinger worth buying over The Darkness II?
Based on the metrics, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger 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 Juarez: Gunslinger currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC