Back to browse

Hard WestVSWasteland 2: Director's Cut

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

Hard West

Hard West

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
72Popularity
29Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−91% $1.86
Buy Now
VS
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
87Popularity
27Value
89
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−87% $3.89
Buy Now

Winner

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Grab It Now
7
Hard West
7 of 15 metrics
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.86 Wins
$3.89 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.57 Wins
$4.59 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-87% -
Sales Frequency
174 price changes Wins
52 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 -
87/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
74.7% positive -
87.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.1K Wins
2.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.1K Wins
1.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.0K -
276 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
39 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.1K -
4.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
35 -
46 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2015 Wins
Sep 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHard West

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Worth ItWasteland 2: Director's Cut

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Hard West
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

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

Hard West

Hard West

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $1.86Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +11% $2.06View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −87% $3.89Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +74% $6.75View
Steam
Steam$29.99View

Hard West

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

75% positive (4,098 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
4,098 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.86 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.57)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-40% player decline
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

87% positive (2,170 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,170 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$3.89 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-44% player decline
28 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsHard WestWasteland 2: Director's Cut
Release Date
November 18, 2015
September 18, 2014
Developers
CreativeForge Games
inXile Entertainment
Publishers
Good Shepherd Entertainment
inXile Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
35
46

Hard West

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista/7/8/10
  • Processor: AMD Athlon II X4 3.1 GHz / Intel Core i5 3 GHz
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon R7 260X (2 GB) / GeForce GTX 550 Ti (1 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel i5 series or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or Radeon HD 5770 (1 GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Which is better: Hard West or Wasteland 2: Director's Cut?

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut 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 Wasteland 2: Director's Cut?

Based on the metrics, Wasteland 2: Director's Cut 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. Wasteland 2: Director's Cut currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 04:55 AM UTC

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.