GROUND BRANCH vs Police Stories
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Police Stories wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Police Stories is R$59.16 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | GROUND BRANCH | Police Stories |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 56 | 69 |
| Quality | 69 | 81 |
| Value | 50 | 83 |
| Popularity | 35 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 64.99 | R$ 5.83 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.8% positive | 85.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 178 | 39 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | GROUND BRANCH | Police Stories |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 16, 2026 | September 19, 2019 |
| Developers | BlackFoot Studios, MicroProse Software | HypeTrain Digital |
| Publishers | MicroProse Software | HypeTrain Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 64-bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 32 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: GROUND BRANCH or Police Stories?
Police Stories won the comparison against GROUND BRANCH 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 GROUND BRANCH worth buying over Police Stories?
Based on the metrics, Police Stories 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. Police Stories currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:24 PM UTC