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Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: OstfrontVSSteel Division 2

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront

ActionStrategySimulation
Quality
70Popularity
37Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈26d
$34.99
Buy Now
VS
Steel Division 2

Steel Division 2

ActionStrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
76Popularity
32Value
63
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-43% $22.73
Buy Now

Winner

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

9
Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
9 of 15 metrics
Steel Division 2
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$34.99 -
$22.73 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.74 Wins
$9.99 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-43% Wins
Sales Frequency
15 price changes -
109 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
73/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
85.2% positive Wins
79.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
30.3K Wins
8.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
25.8K Wins
6.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.5K -
1.6K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3.3K Wins
184 -
Steam Recommendations
30.3K Wins
8.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
414 Wins
58 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2021 Wins
Jun 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCall to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront

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

MaybeSteel Division 2

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
Steel Division 2

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 to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront

1 Store
Steam
Steam$34.99Buy Now
Steel Division 2

Steel Division 2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -43% $22.73Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +76% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +76% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +76% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

85% positive (30,297 reviews) — very positive reception
30,297 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$34.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-42% player decline
3,048 concurrent players — solid base
30,297 total reviews — proven game with large community

Steel Division 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

79% positive (7,972 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,972 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$22.73 — mid-range price
43% off — decent discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Strong +36% player growth
312 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCall to Arms - Gates of Hell: OstfrontSteel Division 2
Release Date
June 11, 2021
June 20, 2019
Developers
Digitalmindsoft, Barbedwire Studios
Eugen Systems
Publishers
Digitalmindsoft
Eugen Systems
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
414
58

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 64bit - Windows 10
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 2070 / RX 6600
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 80 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 12 compatible
  • Additional Notes: SSD drive and fast internet connection needed for optimal gameplay

Steel Division 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 7 with Service Pack 1
  • Processor: 4 cores Intel | AMD CPU (Intel i3-8100, AMD Ryzen 3 1200)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 3 GB (Legacy: Nvidia Geforce GTX 780), AMD Radeon RX 580 (Legacy: AMD Radeon R9 290X)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront or Steel Division 2?

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront won the comparison against Steel Division 2 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 to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront worth buying over Steel Division 2?

Based on the metrics, Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront 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. Steel Division 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 09:57 PM UTC

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