Evil West vs Wanted: Dead
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Evil West wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Wanted: Dead is $4.05 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Evil West | Wanted: Dead |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 57 |
| Quality | 63 | 57 |
| Value | 80 | 82 |
| Popularity | 32 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.73 | $1.68 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.5% positive | 67.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 71 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Evil West | Wanted: Dead |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 21, 2022 | February 14, 2023 |
| Developers | Flying Wild Hog | Soleil Ltd. |
| Publishers | Focus Entertainment | Viv's Final Day Off Ltd |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64 bits) | Windows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-10505 (3.2 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (3.2 GHz) | Intel i7 2700K |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 590 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
| Storage (minimum) | 40 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | 60 FPS, 1920x1080 in epic | DirectX feature level 11_1 is required |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Evil West or Wanted: Dead?
Evil West won the comparison against Wanted: Dead 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 Evil West worth buying over Wanted: Dead?
Based on the metrics, Evil West 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. Wanted: Dead currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:45 PM UTC