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Incursion Red RiverVSPAYDAY 3

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

Incursion Red River

Incursion Red River

ActionEarly Access
Quality
63Popularity
32Value
63
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−20% $17.52
Buy Now
VS
PAYDAY 3

PAYDAY 3

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
50Popularity
38Value
67
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 4 days
−50% $14.99
Buy Now

Winner

PAYDAY 3 wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

5
Incursion Red River
5 of 15 metrics
PAYDAY 3
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$17.52 -
$14.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$15.19 -
$9.89 Wins
Best Current Discount
-20% -
-50% Wins
Sales Frequency
85 price changes Wins
83 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
66/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
76% positive Wins
44.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.9K -
48.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
6.0K -
21.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.9K Wins
26.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
247 -
819 Wins
Steam Recommendations
7.9K -
48.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
8 -
22 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2024 Wins
Sep 2023 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeIncursion Red River

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SalePAYDAY 3

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Incursion Red River
PAYDAY 3

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

Incursion Red River

Incursion Red River

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −20% $17.52Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +0% $17.59View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +0% $17.59View
Steam
Steam +26% $21.99View
PAYDAY 3

PAYDAY 3

4 Stores
Steam
Steam −50% $14.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $15.30View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +9% $16.28View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +100% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Incursion Red River

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

76% positive (7,929 reviews) — mostly positive
7,929 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$17.52 — reasonable price
20% off — modest discount
Historical low: $14.46 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-43% player decline
160 concurrent players — smaller but active

PAYDAY 3

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

45% positive (48,670 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 66/100 — mixed reception from critics
48,670 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$14.99 — reasonable price
50% off — solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-27% player decline
810 concurrent players — smaller but active
48,670 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsIncursion Red RiverPAYDAY 3
Release Date
April 10, 2024
September 21, 2023
Developers
Games Of Tomorrow GmbH
Starbreeze Studios
Publishers
Games Of Tomorrow GmbH
Starbreeze Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
8
22

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Incursion Red River

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForcc RTX 2080 / AMD RX 5700 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 65 GB available space

PAYDAY 3

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1080 (8GB) or AMD RX VEGA 56
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 65 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Incursion Red River or PAYDAY 3?

PAYDAY 3 won the comparison against Incursion Red River 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 Incursion Red River worth buying over PAYDAY 3?

Based on the metrics, PAYDAY 3 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. PAYDAY 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 09:33 PM UTC

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