Ground Zero vs Shadow Man Remastered
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shadow Man Remastered wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Shadow Man Remastered is $13.85 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ground Zero | Shadow Man Remastered |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 51 | 69 |
| Quality | 71 | 75 |
| Value | 49 | 93 |
| Popularity | 23 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $17.84 | $3.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.8% positive | 94.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 18 | 12 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ground Zero | Shadow Man Remastered |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 16, 2026 | April 15, 2021 |
| Developers | Malformation Games | Nightdive Studios, Acclaim Studios Teesside |
| Publishers | Kwalee | Nightdive Studios, Atari |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 (64-bit required) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 11th Generation / Ryzen 5 5600 X | Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD A10-7800 APU or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | — |
| Sound Card (minimum) | — | 100% DirectX compatible sound card or onboard sound |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ground Zero or Shadow Man Remastered?
Shadow Man Remastered won the comparison against Ground Zero 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 Zero worth buying over Shadow Man Remastered?
Based on the metrics, Shadow Man Remastered 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. Shadow Man Remastered currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:44 PM UTC