MADNESS: Project Nexus vs World War Z
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
World War Z wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. World War Z is $18.24 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | MADNESS: Project Nexus | World War Z |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 61 |
| Quality | 78 | 68 |
| Value | 50 | 65 |
| Popularity | 34 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.99 | $6.75 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.2% positive | 82.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 134 | 2.4K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | MADNESS: Project Nexus | World War Z |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 29, 2021 | September 21, 2021 |
| Developers | GIBBING TREE, LLC | Saber Interactive Inc |
| Publishers | GIBBING TREE, LLC | Saber Interactive Inc |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD 3.7GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel core i7-3970 |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1GB memory or better | AMD Radeon R9 280 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: MADNESS: Project Nexus or World War Z?
World War Z won the comparison against MADNESS: Project Nexus 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 MADNESS: Project Nexus worth buying over World War Z?
Based on the metrics, World War Z 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. World War Z currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC