Hunt: Showdown 1896 vs Killing Floor 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Killing Floor 2 wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Killing Floor 2 is $8.80 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hunt: Showdown 1896 | Killing Floor 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 72 | 75 |
| Quality | 77 | 83 |
| Value | 72 | 81 |
| Popularity | 50 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $10.39 | $1.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.8% positive | 88.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 18.9K | 6.0K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Hunt: Showdown 1896Killing Floor 2
Details and requirements
| Item | Hunt: Showdown 1896 | Killing Floor 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 27, 2019 | November 18, 2016 |
| Developers | Crytek | Tripwire Interactive |
| Publishers | Crytek | Tripwire Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 64 bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel CPU 8th Gen 8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 2700 | Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz or Phenom II X4 955 |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | RTX 2060 Super / AMD 6600 XT, with a minimum of 8GB of VRAM | GeForce GTX 560 or Radeon HD 6950 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hunt: Showdown 1896 or Killing Floor 2?
Killing Floor 2 won the comparison against Hunt: Showdown 1896 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 Hunt: Showdown 1896 worth buying over Killing Floor 2?
Based on the metrics, Killing Floor 2 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. Killing Floor 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC