DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT vs METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT is R$36.15 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT | METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 75 | 66 |
| Quality | 90 | 92 |
| Value | 75 | 47 |
| Popularity | 39 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 44.79 | R$ 80.94 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.9% positive | 91.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.8K | 1.4K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
Loaded Cheapest Authorized resellerR$44.79−72%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplaceR$45.80−71%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplaceR$49.47−69%Buy METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplaceR$80.94−18%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplaceR$83.31−16%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized resellerR$99.00Buy Side by side over time
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUTMETAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Details and requirements
| Item | DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT | METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 30, 2022 | September 1, 2015 |
| Developers | KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS | KONAMI |
| Publishers | 505 Games | KONAMI |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 | Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel™ Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 | Intel Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better; Quad-core or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 590 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphic card required) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 80 GB available space | 28 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT or METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT won the comparison against METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN 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 DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT worth buying over METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?
Based on the metrics, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT 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. DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC