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Mass Effect 2 (2010) EditionVSMass Effect (2007)

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Quality
81Popularity
20Value
37
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
Mass Effect (2007)

Mass Effect (2007)

Quality
93Popularity
34Value
37
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$29.99
Buy Now

Winner

Mass Effect (2007) wins 8 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Grab It Now
3
Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition
3 of 11 metrics
Mass Effect (2007)
8 of 11 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99
$29.99
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.49
$7.49
Sales Frequency
8 price changes -
16 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
94/100 Wins
89/100 -
Steam Review Score
76.9% positive -
93.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
316 -
14.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
243 -
13.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
73 Wins
929 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
15 -
23 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
14.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2023 Wins
Dec 2008 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleMass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeMass Effect (2007)

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition
Mass Effect (2007)

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
Mass Effect (2007)

Mass Effect (2007)

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

77% positive (316 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 94/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
316 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-9% minor player decrease
20 concurrent players — niche audience

Mass Effect (2007)

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

94% positive (14,865 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 89/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
14,865 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

+8% player growth
26 concurrent players — niche audience
14,865 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsMass Effect 2 (2010) EditionMass Effect (2007)
Release Date
May 15, 2023
December 19, 2008
Developers
BioWare
BioWare
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Which is better: Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition or Mass Effect (2007)?

Mass Effect (2007) won the comparison against Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition 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 Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition worth buying over Mass Effect (2007)?

Based on the metrics, Mass Effect (2007) 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 08:52 PM UTC

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