Left 4 Dead vs Natural Selection 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Natural Selection 2 wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Natural Selection 2 is R$28.82 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Left 4 Dead | Natural Selection 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 68 |
| Quality | 94 | 83 |
| Value | 39 | 37 |
| Popularity | 39 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 33.99 | R$ 5.17 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.3% positive | 85.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 559 | 60 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Left 4 Dead | Natural Selection 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 17, 2008 | October 30, 2012 |
| Developers | Valve | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publishers | Valve | KRAFTON, Inc., Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Supported OS (minimum) | Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz | Quad-core processor 3.2 GHz (Intel i5, i7) or 3.6 GHz (AMD Ryzen, FX or Athlon) |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Shader model 3.0, NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better | DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 4GB VRAM |
| OS (minimum) | — | 7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit |
| DirectX® (minimum) | — | 11.0 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Left 4 Dead or Natural Selection 2?
Natural Selection 2 won the comparison against Left 4 Dead 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 Left 4 Dead worth buying over Natural Selection 2?
Based on the metrics, Natural Selection 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. Left 4 Dead currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC