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

Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Quality
91Popularity
33Value
85
EnebaBetter Deal· Eneba
Historical Low!
in 8 days
−85% $1.50
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VS
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Quality
94Popularity
34Value
62
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
in 20 days
−78% $2.15
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Winner

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
5 of 14 metrics
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.50 Wins
$2.15 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.15 -
$0.19 Wins
Best Current Discount
-85% Wins
-78% -
Sales Frequency
143 price changes Wins
99 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 -
89/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
93.9% positive -
95.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
13.8K -
16.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
12.9K -
15.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
842 -
805 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
186 Wins
167 -
Steam Recommendations
13.4K -
16.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
3 languages -
4 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2009 -
Nov 2015 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItFallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

MaybeFallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

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

Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

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Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

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Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

94% positive (13,768 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
13,768 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.50 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

+20% player growth
151 concurrent players — smaller but active
13,768 total reviews — proven game with large community

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (16,560 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 89/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
16,560 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.15 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

+14% player growth
168 concurrent players — smaller but active
16,560 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsFallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing GameFallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Release Date
August 19, 2009
November 1, 2015
Developers
Black Isle Studios
Interplay Inc.
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Which is better: Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game or Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game?

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game won the comparison against Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game 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 Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game worth buying over Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game?

Based on the metrics, Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game 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. Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 07:29 PM UTC

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