Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition vs NieR:Automata™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
NieR:Automata™ wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. NieR:Automata™ is R$58.33 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition | NieR:Automata™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 62 |
| Quality | 72 | 87 |
| Value | 68 | 44 |
| Popularity | 35 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 137.89 | R$ 54.22 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.7% positive | 88.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.2K | 858 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
Loaded Cheapest Authorized resellerR$137.89−45%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized resellerR$249.90Buy 
Nuuvem Authorized resellerR$249.90Buy 
Side by side over time
Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete EditionNieR:Automata™
Details and requirements
| Item | Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition | NieR:Automata™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 21, 2024 | March 17, 2017 |
| Developers | Nixxes Software, Guerrilla | Square Enix, PlatinumGames Inc. |
| Publishers | PlayStation Publishing LLC | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher) | Windows 8.1 /10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5 4670 or AMD A10-7850K |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 VRAM 4GB or AMD Radeon R9 380X VRAM 4GB |
| Storage (minimum) | 150 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | 150GB SSD Space | Mouse, keyboard and game pad (XInput only). Screen resolution: 1920x1080. Depending on the monitor and PC graphics card environment and setup used, this title can expand its display resolution to 4K. However, please be aware that 4K resolutions are not officially supported. This product only supports MS-IME keyboard input. There is a possibility that other IME will not function correctly with it. |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition or NieR:Automata™?
NieR:Automata™ won the comparison against Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition 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 Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition worth buying over NieR:Automata™?
Based on the metrics, NieR:Automata™ 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. Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC