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Half-Life: Opposing ForceVSQuake

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Half-Life: Opposing Force

Half-Life: Opposing Force

Quality
77Popularity
36Value
39
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−39% $3.04
Buy Now
VS
Quake

Quake

Quality
97Popularity
33Value
70
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 12 hours
−59% $4.07
Buy Now

Winner

Quake wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

6
Half-Life: Opposing Force
6 of 15 metrics
Quake
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.04 Wins
$4.07 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.24 Wins
$3.29 -
Best Current Discount
-39% -
-59% Wins
Sales Frequency
21 price changes -
107 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
94/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
95.5% positive -
96.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
25.1K Wins
13.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
24.0K Wins
12.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K -
451 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
107 Wins
82 -
Steam Recommendations
24.3K Wins
13.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
35 Wins
Supported Languages
4 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 1999 -
Aug 2007 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleHalf-Life: Opposing Force

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItQuake

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Half-Life: Opposing Force
Quake

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Half-Life: Opposing Force

Half-Life: Opposing Force

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −39% $3.04Buy Now
Steam
Steam +64% $4.99View
Quake

Quake

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −59% $4.07Buy Now
Eneba
Eneba +12% $4.56View
Kinguin
Kinguin +14% $4.66View
Steam
Steam +145% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +145% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Half-Life: Opposing Force

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

95% positive (25,098 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
25,098 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$3.04 — very accessible price
39% off — decent discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-32% player decline
77 concurrent players — niche audience
25,098 total reviews — proven game with large community

Quake

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

97% positive (13,238 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 94/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
13,238 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$4.07 — very accessible price
59% off — solid discount
Historical low: $3.29 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-40% player decline
79 concurrent players — niche audience
13,238 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHalf-Life: Opposing ForceQuake
Release Date
November 1, 1999
August 3, 2007
Developers
Gearbox Software
Nightdive Studios, id Software, MachineGames
Publishers
Valve
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
35

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Half-Life: Opposing Force

No PC requirements data available

Quake

Recommended

Recommended Spec (*4K/120 HZ)
  • Win 10 64-bit version
  • Intel Core i5-6600k @3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.2 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB)
  • 8GB System RAM
  • Minimum 2GB free space on hard drive (additional space required for add-on downloads)
  • High speed broadband connection required for online play
*Compatible display required

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Half-Life: Opposing Force or Quake?

Quake won the comparison against Half-Life: Opposing Force 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 Half-Life: Opposing Force worth buying over Quake?

Based on the metrics, Quake 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. Quake currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 06:22 AM UTC

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