Far Cry® 4VSFar Cry® Primal
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Far Cry® 4
Better Deal· Green Man Gaming
Far Cry® Primal
Better Deal· Green Man GamingWinner
Far Cry® 4 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.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
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
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Far Cry® 4
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Price too high for what's offered — better options available.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Far Cry® Primal
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Price too high for what's offered — better options available.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Far Cry® 4
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: 2.5 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-2400S or 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or better (2 GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible (5.1 surround sound recommended)
- Additional Notes: Supported video cards at the time of release: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better, GeForce GTX 700 series; AMD Radeon HD5850 or better, Radeon R9 series. Note: Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT officially supported.
Far Cry® Primal
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-2600K | AMD FX-8350 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 280X or equivalent
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller. Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 5770 (1 GB VRAM) or better, HD 7000 / 200 / 300 / Fury X series, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460 (1 GB VRAM) or better, GTX 500 / 600 / 700 / 900 / TITAN series. Note: This product supports 64-bit operating systems only. Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not officially supported. For the most up-to-date requirement listings, please visit the FAQ on our support website at . HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS AND A VALID UPLAY ACCOUNT REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE GAME AFTER INSTALLATION, TO AUTHENTICATE YOUR SYSTEM AND CONTINUE GAMEPLAY AFTER ANY RE-ACTIVATION, TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES AND TO UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. SUCH CONTENT MAY ONLY BE UNLOCKED ONE SINGLE TIME WITH A UNIQUE KEY. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 13 TO CREATE A UPLAY ACCOUNT WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT. UBISOFT MAY CANCEL ACCESS TO ONE OR MORE SPECIFIC ONLINE FEATURES UPON 30-DAYS PRIOR NOTICE, PUBLISHED AT . Game contains Denuvo anti-tamper technology.
Which is better: Far Cry® 4 or Far Cry® Primal?
Far Cry® 4 won the comparison against Far Cry® Primal 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® 4 worth buying over Far Cry® Primal?
Based on the metrics, Far Cry® 4 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® 4 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC