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Deus Ex: Game of the Year EditionVSSystem Shock® 2 (1999)

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

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition

Quality
94Popularity
33Value
65
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 4 days
−32% $4.72
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VS
System Shock® 2 (1999)

System Shock® 2 (1999)

Quality
94Popularity
31Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
$2.23
Buy Now

Winner

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

8
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
8 of 14 metrics
System Shock® 2 (1999)
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.72 -
$2.23 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.78 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-32% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
12 price changes -
15 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
90/100 -
92/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
94.8% positive Wins
94.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
13.6K Wins
6.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
12.9K Wins
5.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
704 -
353 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
53 Wins
7 -
Steam Recommendations
13.6K Wins
6.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages -
2 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2007 -
May 2013 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItDeus Ex: Game of the Year Edition

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeSystem Shock® 2 (1999)

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:
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
System Shock® 2 (1999)

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

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition

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System Shock® 2 (1999)

System Shock® 2 (1999)

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Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (13,607 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
13,607 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.72 — very accessible price
32% off — modest discount
Historical low: $3.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-31% player decline
36 concurrent players — niche audience
13,607 total reviews — proven game with large community

System Shock® 2 (1999)

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

94% positive (6,282 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 92/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
6,282 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$2.23 — very accessible price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +100%
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDeus Ex: Game of the Year EditionSystem Shock® 2 (1999)
Release Date
March 29, 2007
May 10, 2013
Developers
Ion Storm
Nightdive Studios, Looking Glass Studios, Irrational Games
Publishers
Eidos Interactive Corp.
Nightdive Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition or System Shock® 2 (1999)?

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition won the comparison against System Shock® 2 (1999) 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 Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition worth buying over System Shock® 2 (1999)?

Based on the metrics, Deus Ex: Game of the Year 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. Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC

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