Hard West 2 vs Showgunners
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hard West 2 wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Hard West 2 is R$5.01 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hard West 2 | Showgunners |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 67 |
| Quality | 78 | 85 |
| Value | 71 | 68 |
| Popularity | 28 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 4.02 | R$ 9.03 |
| Steam Review Score | 81% positive | 93.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 16 | 7 |
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 | Showgunners |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 4, 2022 | May 2, 2023 |
| Developers | Ice Code Games | Artificer |
| Publishers | Good Shepherd Entertainment | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64bit) | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-2320 3.0 Ghz/AMD Ryzen 3 3200 3.0 Ghz | Intel Core i5-9400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti/Radeon RX 570 | GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB / Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 35 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hard West 2 or Showgunners?
Hard West 2 won the comparison against Showgunners 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 Showgunners?
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, 01:21 PM UTC