Max Payne 3 vs METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Max Payne 3 wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Max Payne 3 is $2.48 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Max Payne 3 | METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 66 |
| Quality | 87 | 83 |
| Value | 76 | 64 |
| Popularity | 38 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.29 | $7.77 |
| Steam Review Score | 87% positive | 84.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 333 | 51 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Max Payne 3
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$5.29−74%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$5.40−73%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$5.99−70%Buy METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$7.77−61%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$12.41−38%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$19.99Buy Side by side over time
Max Payne 3METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES
Details and requirements
| Item | Max Payne 3 | METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 31, 2012 | December 18, 2014 |
| Developers | Rockstar Studios | KONAMI |
| Publishers | Rockstar Games | KONAMI |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 x64, Windows 8 x64 (64-bit OS Required) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better *Quad-Core or better |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphics card required) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Max Payne 3 or METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES?
Max Payne 3 won the comparison against METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES 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 Max Payne 3 worth buying over METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES?
Based on the metrics, Max Payne 3 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. Max Payne 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:23 PM UTC