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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
34Value
71
EnebaBest price· Eneba · Key marketplace
−84% $1.56
Buy
VS
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Quality
94Popularity
34Value
31
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
−75% $2.45
Buy

Winner

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game wins 10 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.

Buy on GAMIVO
4
Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
4 of 14 metrics
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.56 Wins
$2.45 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.50 -
$0.19 Wins
Best Current Discount
-84% Wins
-75% -
Sales Frequency
113 price changes -
119 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
86/100 -
89/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
93.9% positive -
95.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
13.9K -
16.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
13.1K -
15.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
854 -
815 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
161 Wins
114 -
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

4 Stores
Eneba
Eneba −84% $1.56Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +89% $2.95View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$9.99View
Steam
Steam$9.99View
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −75% $2.45Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +4% $2.56View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$9.99View
Steam
Steam$9.99View

Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Quality

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

94% positive (13,914 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100: high marks from professional reviewers
13,914 reviews: large sample

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$1.56: very accessible price
84% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.50)

Popularity

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

Players up 21% in recent days
184 concurrent players: smaller but active
13,914 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 (16,765 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 89/100: high marks from professional reviewers
16,765 reviews: large sample

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$2.45: very accessible price
75% off: deep discount

Popularity

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

Players up 74% in recent days
122 concurrent players: smaller but active
16,765 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: Oct 13, 2026, 06:49 AM UTC

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