Expeditions: Viking vs Wasteland 3
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Wasteland 3 wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Expeditions: Viking is $1.92 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Expeditions: Viking | Wasteland 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 65 | 73 |
| Quality | 78 | 85 |
| Value | 80 | 79 |
| Popularity | 29 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.26 | $3.18 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.8% positive | 84.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 22 | 224 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Expeditions: Viking | Wasteland 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 27, 2017 | August 27, 2020 |
| Developers | Logic Artists | inXile Entertainment |
| Publishers | THQ Nordic | Xbox Game Studios, inXile Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 3.4GHz | Intel Core i7-3770 GHz or better, or AMD Equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 660 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), or AMD RX 480 (8GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 12 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Expeditions: Viking or Wasteland 3?
Wasteland 3 won the comparison against Expeditions: Viking 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 Expeditions: Viking worth buying over Wasteland 3?
Based on the metrics, Wasteland 3 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. Expeditions: Viking currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC