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Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World TourVSShadow Warrior Classic Redux

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

Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour

Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour

Quality
79Popularity
30Value
99
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
Historical Low!
−92% $1.59
Buy Now
VS
Shadow Warrior Classic Redux

Shadow Warrior Classic Redux

Quality
72Popularity
28Value
71
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 17 hours
−66% $3.42
Buy Now

Winner

Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

11
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour
11 of 14 metrics
Shadow Warrior Classic Redux
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.59 Wins
$3.42 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.72 Wins
$1.99 -
Best Current Discount
-92% Wins
-66% -
Sales Frequency
88 price changes -
92 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
72/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
85% positive -
89.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.4K Wins
3.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.6K Wins
2.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
809 -
298 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
44 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
5.4K Wins
2.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
27 Wins
20 -
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Oct 2016 Wins
Jul 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItDuke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

MaybeShadow Warrior Classic Redux

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour
Shadow Warrior Classic Redux

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

Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour

Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −92% $1.59Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +40% $2.23View
Steam
Steam +1157% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1157% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1157% $19.99View
Shadow Warrior Classic Redux

Shadow Warrior Classic Redux

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −66% $3.42Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +8% $3.68View
Steam
Steam +192% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

85% positive (5,385 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
5,385 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.59 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Strong +43% player growth
50 concurrent players — niche audience

Shadow Warrior Classic Redux

Quality

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

90% positive (2,964 reviews) — very positive reception
2,964 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$3.42 — very accessible price
66% off — solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDuke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World TourShadow Warrior Classic Redux
Release Date
October 11, 2016
July 8, 2013
Developers
Nerve Software, Gearbox Software, LLC
General Arcade
Publishers
2K, Gearbox Publishing
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
27
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-530 (2*2930) or equivalent AMD Phenom x4 9850 (4*2500) or equivalent
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GT 610 (1024 MB) or equivalent Radeon HD 6850 (1024 MB) or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1200 MB available space

Shadow Warrior Classic Redux

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows XP, Vista, or 7
  • Processor:1.8 GHz Processor
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:OpenGL compatible graphics card with at least 256M
  • DirectX®:9.0
  • Hard Drive:650 MB HD space
  • Additional:OpenGL compatible graphics drivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour or Shadow Warrior Classic Redux?

Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour won the comparison against Shadow Warrior Classic Redux 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 Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour worth buying over Shadow Warrior Classic Redux?

Based on the metrics, Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour 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. Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 01:07 AM UTC

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