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

Chinese Paladin:Sword and Fairy

Chinese Paladin:Sword and Fairy

Quality
44Popularity
27Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Quality
91Popularity
33Value
97
EnebaBetter Deal· Eneba
Historical Low!
Ends in≈2d
-84% $1.62
Buy Now

Winner

Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

2
Chinese Paladin:Sword and Fairy
2 of 15 metrics
Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$1.62 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$2.15 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-84% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
124 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
86/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
48.5% positive -
93.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.4K -
13.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.2K -
12.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.2K -
830 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
20 -
133 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.4K -
13.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
32 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
2 languages -
3 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2017 Wins
Aug 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
Skip ThisChinese Paladin:Sword and Fairy

This isn't its moment. Right now, there are better options or better times to consider this one.

Worth ItFallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Chinese Paladin:Sword and Fairy
Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

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

Chinese Paladin:Sword and Fairy

Chinese Paladin:Sword and Fairy

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

4 Stores
Eneba
Eneba -84% $1.62Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +77% $2.86View
Steam
Steam +517% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +517% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Chinese Paladin:Sword and Fairy

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

48% positive (2,398 reviews) — mostly negative
2,398 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Strong +29% player growth
18 concurrent players — niche audience

Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

94% positive (13,628 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
13,628 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.62 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-31% player decline
93 concurrent players — niche audience
13,628 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsChinese Paladin:Sword and FairyFallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Release Date
October 11, 2017
August 19, 2009
Developers
SOFTSTAR TECHNOLOGY(BEIJING)
Black Isle Studios
Publishers
SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT, SOFTSTAR TECHNOLOGY(BEIJING)
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
32

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Chinese Paladin:Sword and Fairy or Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game?

Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game won the comparison against Chinese Paladin:Sword and Fairy 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 Chinese Paladin:Sword and Fairy worth buying over Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game?

Based on the metrics, Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game 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. Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 5, 2026, 07:35 PM UTC

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