Hard West 2 vs Iron Danger
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hard West 2 wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Iron Danger is $0.73 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hard West 2 | Iron Danger |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 59 |
| Quality | 78 | 60 |
| Value | 74 | 67 |
| Popularity | 28 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.83 | $0.34 |
| Steam Review Score | 81% positive | 73.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 16 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Hard West 2 | Iron Danger |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 4, 2022 | March 25, 2020 |
| Developers | Ice Code Games | Action Squad Studios |
| Publishers | Good Shepherd Entertainment | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64bit) | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-2320 3.0 Ghz/AMD Ryzen 3 3200 3.0 Ghz | Intel CPU Core i7 4.00GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti/Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 580 6GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 35 GB available space | 14 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hard West 2 or Iron Danger?
Hard West 2 won the comparison against Iron Danger 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 Hard West 2 worth buying over Iron Danger?
Based on the metrics, Hard West 2 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. Hard West 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:46 PM UTC