Cyberpunk 2077 vs Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Cyberpunk 2077 wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition is $13.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cyberpunk 2077 | Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Great Deal × Worth It | 87 | 71 |
| Quality | 88 | 85 |
| Value | 93 | 74 |
| Popularity | 65 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $17.99 | $4.12 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.6% positive | 81% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 45.8K | 249 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cyberpunk 2077 | Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 9, 2020 | December 17, 2009 |
| Developers | CD PROJEKT RED | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publishers | CD PROJEKT RED | Bethesda Softworks |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i7-12700 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core 2 Duo processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 2 GB System RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or Radeon RX 5700 XT or Arc A770 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 70 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cyberpunk 2077 or Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition?
Cyberpunk 2077 won the comparison against Fallout 3: Game of the Year 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 Cyberpunk 2077 worth buying over Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition?
Based on the metrics, Cyberpunk 2077 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. Cyberpunk 2077 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC