Hard West vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Hard West is R$11.18 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hard West | Wasteland 2: Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 64 | 71 |
| Quality | 73 | 87 |
| Value | 73 | 58 |
| Popularity | 29 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 8.46 | R$ 19.64 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.7% positive | 87.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 60 |
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 | Wasteland 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 |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Vista/7/8/10 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Athlon II X4 3.1 GHz / Intel Core i5 3 GHz | Intel i5 series or AMD equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Radeon R7 260X (2 GB) / GeForce GTX 550 Ti (1 GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or Radeon HD 5770 (1 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | Version 10 |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
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. Hard West currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:46 PM UTC