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

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 WINGDIVER THE SHOOTER

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 WINGDIVER THE SHOOTER

Quality
53Popularity
37Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈7d
-97% $0.66
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VS
Gears 5

Gears 5

Quality
75Popularity
35Value
88
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈34d
-50% $14.99
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Winner

Gears 5 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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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 WINGDIVER THE SHOOTER
4 of 15 metrics
Gears 5
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.66 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.60 Wins
$19.49 -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
31 price changes -
35 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
82/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
66.5% positive -
72% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
206 -
20.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
137 -
14.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
69 Wins
5.6K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
260 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
20.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
181 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2018 -
Sep 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 WINGDIVER THE SHOOTER

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

Worth ItGears 5

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 WINGDIVER THE SHOOTER
Gears 5

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 WINGDIVER THE SHOOTER

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 WINGDIVER THE SHOOTER

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -97% $0.66Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +2929% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +2929% $19.99View
Gears 5

Gears 5

3 Stores
Steam
Steam -50% $14.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +99% $29.88View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +300% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 WINGDIVER THE SHOOTER

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

67% positive (206 reviews) — mixed opinions
206 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.66 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.45 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Gears 5

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

72% positive (20,089 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
20,089 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$14.99 — reasonable price
50% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

314 concurrent players — smaller but active
20,089 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 WINGDIVER THE SHOOTERGears 5
Release Date
April 25, 2018
September 9, 2019
Developers
Clouds
The Coalition
Publishers
D3PUBLISHER
Xbox Game Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
181

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 WINGDIVER THE SHOOTER

No PC requirements data available

Gears 5

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel i5 Skylake
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (Windows 10) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660ti (Windows 7)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 80 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 WINGDIVER THE SHOOTER or Gears 5?

Gears 5 won the comparison against EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 WINGDIVER THE SHOOTER 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 WINGDIVER THE SHOOTER worth buying over Gears 5?

Based on the metrics, Gears 5 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. Gears 5 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC

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