Deus Ex: Invisible War vs System Shock: Enhanced Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
System Shock: Enhanced Edition wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. System Shock: Enhanced Edition is $1.75 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Deus Ex: Invisible War | System Shock: Enhanced Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 51 | 68 |
| Quality | 64 | 88 |
| Value | 57 | 79 |
| Popularity | 27 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.34 | $0.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 57.2% positive | 91% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Deus Ex: Invisible War
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Deus Ex: Invisible War | System Shock: Enhanced Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 29, 2007 | October 22, 2015 |
| Developers | Ion Storm | Nightdive Studios, Looking Glass Studios |
| Publishers | Eidos Interactive Corp. | Nightdive Studios, Atari |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 1.5 GHz Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 256 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Any 100% OpenGL capable card (Card or Onboard) |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 1 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | — | 100% DirectX capable sound card or on-board audio |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Deus Ex: Invisible War or System Shock: Enhanced Edition?
System Shock: Enhanced Edition won the comparison against Deus Ex: Invisible War 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: Invisible War worth buying over System Shock: Enhanced Edition?
Based on the metrics, System Shock: Enhanced 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. System Shock: Enhanced Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC