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Escape from TarkovVSLevel Zero: Extraction

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

Escape from Tarkov

Escape from Tarkov

ActionSimulationRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
46Popularity
46Value
57
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−2% $48.91
Buy Now
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Level Zero: Extraction

Level Zero: Extraction

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureMassively Multiplayer
Quality
46Popularity
54Value
70
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 23 hours
−60% $8.00
Buy Now

Winner

Level Zero: Extraction wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Level Zero: Extraction is currently cheaper ($8.00 vs $48.91 for Escape from Tarkov) in USD — the more budget-friendly option right now.

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Escape from Tarkov
7 of 14 metrics
Level Zero: Extraction
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$48.91 -
$8.00 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$42.49 -
$4.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-2% -
-60% Wins
Sales Frequency
76 price changes -
137 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
49.7% positive -
50.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
54.8K Wins
2.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
27.3K Wins
1.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
27.6K -
1.2K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
21.9K Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
55.0K Wins
2.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
95 Wins
20 -
Supported Languages
20 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2025 Wins
Jan 2025 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleEscape from Tarkov

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeLevel Zero: Extraction

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:
Escape from Tarkov
Level Zero: Extraction

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

Escape from Tarkov

Escape from Tarkov

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −2% $48.91Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2% $49.99View
Level Zero: Extraction

Level Zero: Extraction

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −60% $8.00Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +25% $10.00View
GamersGate
GamersGate +150% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +150% $19.99View

Escape from Tarkov

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

50% positive (54,830 reviews) — mostly negative
54,830 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$48.91 — premium price
2% off — minor discount
Historical low: $37.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-14% minor player decrease
14,830 concurrent players — very healthy
259 new reviews — still being discovered
54,830 total reviews — major title

Level Zero: Extraction

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

51% positive (2,444 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,444 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$8.00 — very accessible price
60% off — solid discount
Game DetailsEscape from TarkovLevel Zero: Extraction
Release Date
November 15, 2025
January 29, 2025
Developers
Battlestate Games
Doghowl Games
Publishers
Battlestate Games
tinyBuild
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
95
20

Escape from Tarkov

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-14700F or better
  • Memory: 64 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 4070 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 80 GB available space

Level Zero: Extraction

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: MS Windows
  • Processor: i7 10th gen
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 3060ti
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
Which is better: Escape from Tarkov or Level Zero: Extraction?

Level Zero: Extraction won the comparison against Escape from Tarkov 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 Escape from Tarkov worth buying over Level Zero: Extraction?

Based on the metrics, Level Zero: Extraction 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. Level Zero: Extraction currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC

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