Iron Brigade vs Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Iron Brigade is $27.71 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Iron Brigade | Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 71 | 51 |
| Quality | 80 | 73 |
| Value | 96 | 36 |
| Popularity | 24 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.28 | $29.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.2% positive | 71.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 76 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Iron Brigade | Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 13, 2012 | June 4, 2020 |
| Developers | Double Fine Productions | PopCap |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios, Double Fine Productions | Electronic Arts |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2GHz, or AMD Athlon 64 at 2.2GHz | AMD: FX-6100 or Equivalent/ Intel: i5-3570 or Equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1 GB NVIDIA 200+, ATI 4500+ | AMD: Radeon R9 285 or Equivalent/ NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 970 or Equivalent |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 9.0c | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 1800 MB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Iron Brigade or Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™?
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ won the comparison against Iron Brigade 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 Iron Brigade worth buying over Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™?
Based on the metrics, Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ 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. Iron Brigade currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC