Gray Zone Warfare vs Marathon
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Marathon wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Marathon is $12.03 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Gray Zone Warfare | Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 63 | 70 |
| Quality | 62 | 68 |
| Value | 68 | 85 |
| Popularity | 40 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $25.49 | $13.46 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.5% positive | 81.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3.7K | 2.8K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Gray Zone Warfare | Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 30, 2024 | March 5, 2026 |
| Developers | MADFINGER Games, a.s. | Bungie |
| Publishers | MADFINGER Games, a.s. | Bungie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 64 Bit (latest update) / Windows® 11 64 Bit (latest update) | Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 |
| Memory (minimum) | 32 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 Ti 11GB / RTX 3080 10GB / RTX 4070 12GB / RTX 5070 12GB / AMD Radeon™ RX 6800 XT 16GB / RX 7800 XT 16GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB) / Intel Arc A770 (16 GB, with ReBAR on) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Gray Zone Warfare or Marathon?
Marathon won the comparison against Gray Zone Warfare 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 Gray Zone Warfare worth buying over Marathon?
Based on the metrics, Marathon 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. Marathon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC