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Mega Man 11VSSonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Mega Man 11

Mega Man 11

Quality
72Popularity
29Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-76% $7.33
Buy Now
VS
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I

Quality
41Popularity
28Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-59% $4.13
Buy Now

Winner

Mega Man 11 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

12
Mega Man 11
12 of 14 metrics
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.33 -
$4.18 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.34 -
$4.13 Wins
Best Current Discount
-76% Wins
-58% -
Sales Frequency
77 price changes Wins
28 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
89.6% positive Wins
43.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.1K Wins
2.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.7K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
430 Wins
1.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
20 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
4.1K Wins
2.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 Wins
12 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2018 Wins
Jan 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMega Man 11

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleSonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Mega Man 11
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I

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

Mega Man 11

Mega Man 11

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -76% $7.33Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +309% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +309% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +309% $29.99View
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -59% $4.13Buy Now
Steam
Steam +142% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Mega Man 11

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

90% positive (4,140 reviews) — very positive reception
4,140 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$7.33 — very accessible price
76% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-54% player drop
16 concurrent players — niche audience

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

44% positive (2,523 reviews) — mostly negative
2,523 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$4.13 — very accessible price
59% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-56% player drop
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMega Man 11Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I
Release Date
October 2, 2018
January 19, 2012
Developers
CAPCOM CO., LTD.
SEGA
Publishers
CAPCOM CO., LTD.
SEGA
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
50
12

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Mega Man 11

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 3.20GHz or AMD equivalent or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 760
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX 9.0c or better)
  • Additional Notes: ・DirectX9.0c is also required ・Hardware specification target Resolution: 1080P/60FPS Display Mode: Windows Mode Anti-aliasing: ON

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows XP/Vista/Win7
  • Processor:Intel Core 2 DUO @ 2.4 GHz/Athlon 64 X2 4200+ & above
  • Memory:2 GB+ GB RAM
  • Graphics:512 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 8800/ATI Radeon HD 3800) & above
  • DirectX®:dx50
  • Hard Drive:500 MB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Mega Man 11 or Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I?

Mega Man 11 won the comparison against Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I 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 Mega Man 11 worth buying over Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I?

Based on the metrics, Mega Man 11 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. Mega Man 11 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC

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