Just Cause 2 vs Red Faction®: Armageddon™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Just Cause 2 wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Red Faction®: Armageddon™ is R$2.09 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Just Cause 2 | Red Faction®: Armageddon™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 63 |
| Quality | 88 | 70 |
| Value | 76 | 82 |
| Popularity | 37 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 10.43 | R$ 8.34 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.2% positive | 70.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 135 | 6 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Just Cause 2 | Red Faction®: Armageddon™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 23, 2010 | June 6, 2011 |
| Developers | Avalanche Studios | Volition |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Deep Silver |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or Windows 7 | Microsoft® Windows® 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 2.4GHz or equivalen | Any Quad Core Processor(Intel® Core i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X4) or 3.0+ Dual Core CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 3GB system Memory | 4GB System RAM or more |
| Graphics (minimum) | DX10 compatible graphics card with 512 MB of memory | 1GB Video RAM, GPU w/ Shader Model 4.0 support, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 400 series or better, ATI Radeon™ HD5000 series or better |
| Sound (minimum) | 100% DirectX 10 compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 sound card | 100% DirectX® 9.0C compliant sound card or equivalent onboard sound |
| DirectX® (minimum) | Microsoft DirectX 10.1 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Just Cause 2 or Red Faction®: Armageddon™?
Just Cause 2 won the comparison against Red Faction®: Armageddon™ 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 Just Cause 2 worth buying over Red Faction®: Armageddon™?
Based on the metrics, Just Cause 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. Red Faction®: Armageddon™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:34 PM UTC