Desperados III vs Hard West
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Desperados III wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Hard West is R$26.63 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Desperados III | Hard West |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 75 | 64 |
| Quality | 93 | 73 |
| Value | 73 | 73 |
| Popularity | 33 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 35.09 | R$ 8.46 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.6% positive | 74.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 157 | 8 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Desperados III | Hard West |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 16, 2020 | November 18, 2015 |
| Developers | Mimimi Games | CreativeForge Games |
| Publishers | THQ Nordic | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows Vista/7/8/10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.0 GHz Quad Core (Intel i5-750 / AMD Athlon X4 740) | AMD Athlon II X4 3.1 GHz / Intel Core i5 3 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 760, AMD Radeon HD 7870, 3GB | Radeon R7 260X (2 GB) / GeForce GTX 550 Ti (1 GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 10 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Desperados III or Hard West?
Desperados III won the comparison against Hard West 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 Desperados III worth buying over Hard West?
Based on the metrics, Desperados III 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:25 PM UTC