Insurgency: Sandstorm vs NBA 2K19
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Insurgency: Sandstorm wins 14 of 15 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 | Insurgency: Sandstorm | NBA 2K19 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 80 | 47 |
| Quality | 83 | 52 |
| Value | 94 | 50 |
| Popularity | 41 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.99 | N/A |
| Steam Review Score | 85.6% positive | 39.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.1K | 68 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Insurgency: Sandstorm
Steam Cheapest Official store$5.99−80%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$6.39−79%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$7.05−76%Buy NBA 2K19
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Side by side over time
Insurgency: SandstormNBA 2K19
Details and requirements
| Item | Insurgency: Sandstorm | NBA 2K19 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 12, 2018 | September 10, 2018 |
| Developers | New World Interactive | Visual Concepts |
| Publishers | Focus Entertainment | 2K |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 (64 bits) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-8700 (3.20GHz)/AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (3.20GHz) | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980/AMD Radeon R9 390X | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 40 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Insurgency: Sandstorm or NBA 2K19?
Insurgency: Sandstorm won the comparison against NBA 2K19 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 Insurgency: Sandstorm worth buying over NBA 2K19?
Based on the metrics, Insurgency: Sandstorm 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. Insurgency: Sandstorm currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC