Heat vs Outlaws of the Old West
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Outlaws of the Old West wins 6 of 9 head-to-head metrics.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Heat | Outlaws of the Old West |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 40 | 42 |
| Quality | 45 | 52 |
| Value | 40 | 40 |
| Popularity | 28 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 37.99 | R$ 37.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 48.9% positive | 58.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Heat | Outlaws of the Old West |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 25, 2020 | March 12, 2019 |
| Developers | Code}{atch | Virtual Basement LLC |
| Publishers | Code}{atch | Wandering Wizard |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | i7-6700K @ 4.0 GHz, AMD Ryzen 5 2600X @3.6 GHz | Intel Quad Core i7 4770K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GPU GeForce 1080 TI GTX (11GB VRAM), AMD Vega 64 (8GB VRAM) | NVIDIA GeForce 970 GTX or AMD RX480 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Heat or Outlaws of the Old West?
Outlaws of the Old West won the comparison against Heat 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 Heat worth buying over Outlaws of the Old West?
Based on the metrics, Outlaws of the Old West 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC