Gunsmith vs shapez 2 - Factory
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
shapez 2 - Factory wins 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics. shapez 2 - Factory is $5.37 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Gunsmith | shapez 2 - Factory |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 43 | 73 |
| Quality | 59 | 91 |
| Value | 40 | 72 |
| Popularity | 24 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | N/A | $13.58 |
| Steam Review Score | 71% positive | 96.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 715 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Gunsmith | shapez 2 - Factory |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 25, 2018 | April 23, 2026 |
| Developers | SCT | tobspr Games |
| Publishers | SCT | Gamirror Games, tobspr Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 | Windows 11 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 or AMD RYZEN 7 | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12600 CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX1080i or Radeon™ RX Vega⁵⁶ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 2000 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Gunsmith or shapez 2 - Factory?
shapez 2 - Factory won the comparison against Gunsmith 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 Gunsmith worth buying over shapez 2 - Factory?
Based on the metrics, shapez 2 - Factory 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. shapez 2 - Factory currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:10 PM UTC