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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Gears Tactics

Gears Tactics

Quality
76Popularity
31Value
73
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈13d
-50% $14.99
Buy Now
VS
Necromunda: Underhive Wars

Necromunda: Underhive Wars

Quality
50Popularity
28Value
35
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-88% $2.35
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Winner

Gears Tactics wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

9
Gears Tactics
9 of 15 metrics
Necromunda: Underhive Wars
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$2.35 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$1.70 Wins
Best Current Discount
-50% -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
29 price changes -
60 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
75.2% positive Wins
56.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.2K Wins
2.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.4K Wins
1.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.8K -
1.2K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
51 Wins
16 -
Steam Recommendations
7.1K Wins
2.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
61 Wins
27 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2020 -
Sep 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGears Tactics

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleNecromunda: Underhive Wars

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Gears Tactics
Necromunda: Underhive Wars

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Gears Tactics

Gears Tactics

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -50% $14.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +88% $28.23View
Necromunda: Underhive Wars

Necromunda: Underhive Wars

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $2.35Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +750% $19.98View
Steam
Steam +751% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +751% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Gears Tactics

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

75% positive (7,167 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
7,167 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$14.99 — reasonable price
50% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($14.97)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +54%
71 concurrent players — niche audience

Necromunda: Underhive Wars

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

57% positive (2,692 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,692 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$2.35 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.70 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-34% player decline
19 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGears TacticsNecromunda: Underhive Wars
Release Date
April 28, 2020
September 7, 2020
Developers
The Coalition, Splash Damage
Rogue Factor
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios
Focus Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
61
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Gears Tactics

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5 Coffee Lake | AMD Ryzen 3
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Necromunda: Underhive Wars

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4 GB VRAM, GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 580
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 60 FPS in 1920x1080 High preset.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Gears Tactics or Necromunda: Underhive Wars?

Gears Tactics won the comparison against Necromunda: Underhive Wars 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 Tactics worth buying over Necromunda: Underhive Wars?

Based on the metrics, Gears Tactics 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. Gears Tactics currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 11:11 AM UTC

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