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Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse EditionVSState of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

Quality
64Popularity
33Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 52 minutes
−72% $8.30
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VS
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition

State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition

Quality
77Popularity
39Value
67
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−60% $11.88
Buy Now

Winner

State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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5
Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition
5 of 14 metrics
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.30 Wins
$11.88 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.10 -
$5.00 Wins
Best Current Discount
-72% Wins
-60% -
Sales Frequency
184 price changes Wins
155 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
69/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
77.5% positive -
83.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
13.8K -
58.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
10.7K -
49.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
3.1K Wins
9.6K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
102 -
1.5K Wins
Steam Recommendations
13.7K -
56.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
88 -
153 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2014 -
Mar 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeState of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition

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

Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

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Kinguin
Kinguin −72% $8.30Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +9% $9.04View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +261% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +261% $29.99View
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition

State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −60% $11.88Buy Now
Steam
Steam +152% $29.99View

Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

78% positive (13,764 reviews) — mostly positive
13,764 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$8.30 — very accessible price
72% off — solid discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+14% player growth
107 concurrent players — smaller but active
13,764 total reviews — proven game with large community

State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

84% positive (58,670 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
58,670 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$11.88 — reasonable price
60% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

+6% player growth
1,487 concurrent players — solid base
58,670 total reviews — major title
Game DetailsDead Rising 3 Apocalypse EditionState of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition
Release Date
September 5, 2014
March 13, 2020
Developers
Capcom Game Studio Vancouver
Undead Labs
Publishers
Capcom
Xbox Game Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
88
153

Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit edition, Windows 8 64-bit edition
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHz or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 670 2GB / AMD Radeon 7970 2GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 Compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Broadband internet connection is required for Co-op play. An Xbox 360 Controller for Windows or other Xinput-compatible controller is recommended for this game.

State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5 4570 @ 3.2Ghz / AMD FX-8350
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB / AMD Radeon R9 380
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card:
Which is better: Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition or State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition?

State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition won the comparison against Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse 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 Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition worth buying over State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition?

Based on the metrics, State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition 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. Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 09:29 PM UTC

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