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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New DespairVSGun Metal

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

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair

Quality
90Popularity
32Value
37
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−86% $2.88
Buy
VS
Gun Metal

Gun Metal

Quality
69Popularity
45Value
79
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 3 days
−78% $0.65
Buy

Winner

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair wins 11 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.

Buy on Kinguin
11
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair
11 of 14 metrics
Gun Metal
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)
$2.88 -
$0.65 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.42 -
$0.58 Wins
Best Current Discount
-86% Wins
-78% -
Sales Frequency
131 price changes Wins
84 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
95.8% positive Wins
86.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.8K Wins
622 -
Positive Steam Reviews
7.5K Wins
539 -
Negative Steam Reviews
330 -
83 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
132 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
7.6K Wins
596 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
51 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
2 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Jul 2016 Wins
Jan 2014 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeEARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair

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

MaybeGun Metal

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair
Gun Metal

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

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −86% $2.88Buy
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Gun Metal

Gun Metal

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −78% $0.65Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +40% $0.91View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$2.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$2.99View
Steam
Steam$2.99View

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair

Quality

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

96% positive (7,792 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 79/100: generally favorable from critics
7,792 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$2.88: very accessible price
86% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($2.42)

Popularity

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

Players down 39% in recent days
68 concurrent players: niche audience

Gun Metal

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

87% positive (622 reviews): very positive reception
622 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.65: very accessible price
78% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($0.58)

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players down 100% in recent days
Game detailsEARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New DespairGun Metal
Release date
July 18, 2016
January 16, 2014
Developers
SANDLOT
Rage Software
Publishers
D3PUBLISHER
Funbox Media Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
51
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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: 3.2GHz 4Core
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7970 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (3GB Model or higher)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
  • Additional Notes: XInput Controller

Gun Metal

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair or Gun Metal?

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair won the comparison against Gun Metal 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 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair worth buying over Gun Metal?

Based on the metrics, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair 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. Gun Metal currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 11:04 AM UTC

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