Frontline Zed vs Nation Red
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Nation Red wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Nation Red is $3.87 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Frontline Zed | Nation Red |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 51 | 49 |
| Quality | 48 | 72 |
| Value | 63 | 40 |
| Popularity | 40 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.85 | $2.98 |
| Steam Review Score | 56.4% positive | 88.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Frontline Zed | Nation Red |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 3, 2019 | September 3, 2009 |
| Developers | Richard East | DiezelPower |
| Publishers | Volcanic Games | DiezelPower |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows® XP SP2, Vista™ SP1, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad, i3, i5, i7 or AMD Phenom CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 1GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA 8800GT / ATI 3850 512MB or better with latest manufacturer drivers |
| DirectX® (minimum) | — | DirectX® 9.0c |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 500MB of uncompressed Hard Drive Space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Frontline Zed or Nation Red?
Nation Red won the comparison against Frontline Zed 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 Frontline Zed worth buying over Nation Red?
Based on the metrics, Nation Red 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. Frontline Zed currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC