Far Cry® 2VSMetro Exodus
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Winner
Metro Exodus wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
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.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
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 time
Score 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.
Metro Exodus
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
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
Metro Exodus
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4770k or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070 / GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD RX VEGA 56
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 59 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
- Additional Notes: Enhanced Edition requires Nvidia RTX or AMD RX GPU
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Far Cry® 2 or Metro Exodus?
Metro Exodus 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 Metro Exodus?
Based on the metrics, Metro Exodus 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. Metro Exodus currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:59 AM UTC