EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New DespairVSSerious Sam 3: BFE
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair
Better Deal· Kinguin
Serious Sam 3: BFE
Better Deal· GAMIVOToo Close to Call
Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Serious Sam 3: BFE
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair
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
Serious Sam 3: BFE
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Quad-core from Intel (i5/i7-series) or AMD (Phenom II) at 3.0 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce 480/580 GTX, ATI/AMD Radeon HD 5870/6970
- DirectX®: 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 4GB free hard drive space
- Sound: DirectX9.0c Compatible Sound Card
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair or Serious Sam 3: BFE?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair and Serious Sam 3: BFE are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.
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 Serious Sam 3: BFE?
Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC