Gears of War: E-Day vs Strange Brigade
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Strange Brigade wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Strange Brigade is $68.53 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Gears of War: E-Day | Strange Brigade |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 68 |
| Quality | 61 | 77 |
| Value | 40 | 84 |
| Popularity | 36 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $69.99 | $1.46 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.6% positive | 84.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8.5K | 25 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Gears of War: E-Day | Strange Brigade |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 6, 2026 | August 27, 2018 |
| Developers | The Coalition | Rebellion |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | Rebellion |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 64bit (25H2) or newer | 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel i5-11600K | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or Intel CPU Core i7-3770 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060ti / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / Radeon RX 9060 XT | AMD Radeon RX570 or Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 1070 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Gears of War: E-Day or Strange Brigade?
Strange Brigade won the comparison against Gears of War: E-Day 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 Gears of War: E-Day worth buying over Strange Brigade?
Based on the metrics, Strange Brigade 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. Strange Brigade currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:43 PM UTC