METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake vs METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake is $26.52 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake | METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 48 | 59 |
| Quality | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 46 | 56 |
| Popularity | 24 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $46.51 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.6% positive | 82.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 18 | 186 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake | METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 24, 2023 | August 28, 2025 |
| Developers | KONAMI | KONAMI |
| Publishers | KONAMI | KONAMI |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10(64-bit OS required) | Windows® 10, Windows® 11 (64-bit OS required) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7600 | Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 | RTX 3080 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 118 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake or METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER?
METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER won the comparison against METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake 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 METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake worth buying over METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER?
Based on the metrics, METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER 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. METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:29 PM UTC