Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition vs Saints Row 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Saints Row 2 is R$72.21 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition | Saints Row 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 68 |
| Quality | 87 | 73 |
| Value | 42 | 78 |
| Popularity | 44 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 79.00 | R$ 6.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.7% positive | 75.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4.0K | 118 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition | Saints Row 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 24, 2020 | January 7, 2009 |
| Developers | Rockstar North, Rockstar Toronto | Volition |
| Publishers | Rockstar Games | Deep Silver |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Supported OS (minimum) | — | Windows XP or Vista. |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 3.2 GHz Intel Dual-Core Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Dual-Core Athlon XP or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2 GB system RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 256MB 3D graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support (i.e. 8800 NVidia card or better, ATI HD3850 card or better) |
| DirectX Version (minimum) | — | DirectX 9.0c |
| Sound (minimum) | — | DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition or Saints Row 2?
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition won the comparison against Saints Row 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 Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition worth buying over Saints Row 2?
Based on the metrics, Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition 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. Saints Row 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:16 PM UTC