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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

Quality
79Popularity
36Value
80
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
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-90% $2.99
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Winner

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
11 of 15 metrics
System Shock® 2 (1999)
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$2.23 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.98 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
134 price changes Wins
15 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 -
92/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
77.2% positive -
94.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
30.4K Wins
6.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
23.4K Wins
5.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
6.9K -
351 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
274 Wins
8 -
Steam Recommendations
30.1K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
81 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2016 Wins
May 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItDeus Ex: Mankind Divided

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

MaybeSystem Shock® 2 (1999)

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
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: Mankind Divided

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

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Steam
Steam -90% $2.99Buy Now
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GamersGate
GamersGate +903% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +903% $29.99View
System Shock® 2 (1999)

System Shock® 2 (1999)

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Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

77% positive (30,388 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
30,388 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.99 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.86)

Popularity

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

+22% player growth
175 concurrent players — smaller but active
30,388 total reviews — proven game with large community

System Shock® 2 (1999)

Quality

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

94% positive (6,280 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 92/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
6,280 reviews — solid data foundation

Popularity

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

-44% player decline
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDeus Ex: Mankind DividedSystem Shock® 2 (1999)
Release Date
August 23, 2016
May 10, 2013
Developers
Eidos Montreal, Feral Interactive (Linux/Mac)
Nightdive Studios, Looking Glass Studios, Irrational Games
Publishers
Eidos Interactive Corp., Feral Interactive (Linux/Mac)
Nightdive Studios
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
81

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K or AMD FX 8350 Wraith
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 480 - 1920 x 1080 or NVIDIA GTX 970 - 1920 x 1080
  • Storage: 55 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 55GB HD space includes DLC

System Shock® 2 (1999)

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided or System Shock® 2 (1999)?

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 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: Mankind Divided worth buying over System Shock® 2 (1999)?

Based on the metrics, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 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: Mankind Divided currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:24 AM UTC

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