Far Cry® 2VSFar Cry® 5
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Far Cry® 5
Better Deal· Green Man GamingWinner
Far Cry® 5 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeScore Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Far Cry® 2
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Far Cry® 5
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price too high for what's offered — better options available.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Far Cry® 2
Recommended
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Family, AMD 64 X2 5200+, AMD Phenom or better
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB, NVidia 8600 GTS or better, ATI X1900 or better*
- Sound: 5.1 sound card recommended
Far Cry® 5
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X (4GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 40 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Game contains EasyAntiCheat anti-cheat technology, and Denuvo and VMProtect anti-tamper technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Far Cry® 2 or Far Cry® 5?
Far Cry® 5 won the comparison against Far Cry® 2 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 Far Cry® 2 worth buying over Far Cry® 5?
Based on the metrics, Far Cry® 5 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. Far Cry® 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC