Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond vs Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm is $35.34 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond | Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 45 | 69 |
| Quality | 56 | 87 |
| Value | 45 | 66 |
| Popularity | 28 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $39.99 | $4.65 |
| Steam Review Score | 65.2% positive | 93.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 94 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond | Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 10, 2020 | September 13, 2011 |
| Developers | Respawn Entertainment | Tripwire Interactive |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | Tripwire Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows XP/Vista/7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7 9700K equivalent or greater | Quad Core 2.6 GHz or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 3 GB |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA RTX 2080 equivalent or greater | 512 MB SM 3.0 DX9 Compliant NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 260 or better ATI® Radeon® HD 5750 or better |
| Storage (minimum) | 180 GB available space | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 23 GB free hard drive space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond or Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm?
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm won the comparison against Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond 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 Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond worth buying over Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm?
Based on the metrics, Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm 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 Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC