Hard West vs Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Hard West is $0.65 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 | Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 64 | 73 |
| Quality | 73 | 92 |
| Value | 81 | 73 |
| Popularity | 29 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.67 | $2.32 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.7% positive | 96% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 116 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Hard West
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$1.67−92%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$1.69−92%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$2.00−90%Buy Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.32−94%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.45−94%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$3.29−92%Buy Side by side over time
Hard WestShadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Details and requirements
| Item | Hard West | Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 18, 2015 | December 6, 2016 |
| Developers | CreativeForge Games | Mimimi Games |
| Publishers | Good Shepherd Entertainment | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Vista/7/8/10 | Windows 7 64-bit or higher, Windows 8, Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Athlon II X4 3.1 GHz / Intel Core i5 3 GHz | Intel i3 4th-Generation 3.5GHz, AMD Quad-Core 3.9GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Radeon R7 260X (2 GB) / GeForce GTX 550 Ti (1 GB) | Nvidia GTX 570, AMD Radeon HD 6950, 2GB Vram |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 13 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hard West or Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun won the comparison against Hard West 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 worth buying over Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?
Based on the metrics, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun 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 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC