CONTROL Ultimate Edition vs Metro Exodus
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Metro Exodus wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Metro Exodus is $1.40 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | CONTROL Ultimate Edition | Metro Exodus |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 73 | 76 |
| Quality | 86 | 89 |
| Value | 75 | 79 |
| Popularity | 39 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.39 | $3.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.6% positive | 90% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.1K | 1.3K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | CONTROL Ultimate Edition | Metro Exodus |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 27, 2020 | February 14, 2020 |
| Developers | Remedy Entertainment | 4A Games |
| Publishers | Remedy Entertainment | Deep Silver |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10, 64-bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-7600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel Core i7-4770k or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660/1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 AMD | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce GTX 1070 / GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD RX VEGA 56 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 42 GB available space | 59 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: CONTROL Ultimate Edition or Metro Exodus?
Metro Exodus won the comparison against CONTROL Ultimate Edition 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 CONTROL Ultimate Edition worth buying over Metro Exodus?
Based on the metrics, Metro Exodus 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. Metro Exodus currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC