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Double Dragon IVVSMETAL SLUG X

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

Double Dragon IV

Double Dragon IV

Quality
52Popularity
46Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-50% $3.50
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VS
METAL SLUG X

METAL SLUG X

Quality
71Popularity
28Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-76% $1.89
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Winner

METAL SLUG X wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

4
Double Dragon IV
4 of 14 metrics
METAL SLUG X
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.50 -
$1.89 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$1.97 Wins
Best Current Discount
-50% -
-76% Wins
Sales Frequency
22 price changes -
53 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
50/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
61.5% positive -
88.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
702 -
3.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
432 -
2.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
270 Wins
368 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
13 Wins
Steam Recommendations
701 -
3.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
29 Wins
15 -
Supported Languages
6 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2017 Wins
Oct 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDouble Dragon IV

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

MaybeMETAL SLUG X

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:
Double Dragon IV
METAL SLUG X

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

Double Dragon IV

Double Dragon IV

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -50% $3.50Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +100% $6.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +100% $6.99View
Steam
Steam +100% $6.99View
METAL SLUG X

METAL SLUG X

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -76% $1.89Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +323% $7.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +323% $7.99View
Steam
Steam +323% $7.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Double Dragon IV

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

62% positive (702 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 50/100 — mixed reception from critics
702 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.50 — very accessible price
50% off — decent discount
Historical low: $2.51 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

METAL SLUG X

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

88% positive (3,111 reviews) — very positive reception
3,111 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.89 — very accessible price
76% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-45% player decline
11 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDouble Dragon IVMETAL SLUG X
Release Date
January 30, 2017
October 2, 2014
Developers
Arc System Works
SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
Publishers
Arc System Works
SNK CORPORATION
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
29
15

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Double Dragon IV

No PC requirements data available

METAL SLUG X

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista, 7, 8
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Double Dragon IV or METAL SLUG X?

METAL SLUG X won the comparison against Double Dragon IV 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 Double Dragon IV worth buying over METAL SLUG X?

Based on the metrics, METAL SLUG X 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. METAL SLUG X currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:42 AM UTC

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