Far Cry 3 vs Watch_Dogs® 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Far Cry 3 wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Far Cry 3 is R$6.16 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Far Cry 3 | Watch_Dogs® 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 76 | 66 |
| Quality | 88 | 68 |
| Value | 77 | 72 |
| Popularity | 41 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 14.99 | R$ 21.15 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.4% positive | 82% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 766 | 2.3K |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Far Cry 3 | Watch_Dogs® 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 4, 2012 | November 28, 2016 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Montreal, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Shanghai | Ubisoft |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List* |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 11 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 15 GB HD space | — |
| Sound (minimum) | DirectX Compatible (Recommended Surround Sound 5.1 capable) | — |
| Other Requirements (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Far Cry 3 or Watch_Dogs® 2?
Far Cry 3 won the comparison against Watch_Dogs® 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 3 worth buying over Watch_Dogs® 2?
Based on the metrics, Far Cry 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. Far Cry 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC