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METAL SLUG 2VSMETAL SLUG X

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

METAL SLUG 2

METAL SLUG 2

Quality
72Popularity
25Value
74
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−84% $1.11
Buy
VS
METAL SLUG X

METAL SLUG X

Quality
71Popularity
28Value
81
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−88% $0.98
Buy

Winner

METAL SLUG X wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Buy on Kinguin
5
METAL SLUG 2
5 of 12 metrics
METAL SLUG X
7 of 12 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.11 -
$0.98 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.69 Wins
$0.84 -
Best Current Discount
-84% -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
115 price changes Wins
108 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
89.6% positive Wins
88% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K -
3.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
2.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
124 Wins
384 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
13 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.2K -
3.1K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
15
15
Supported Languages
5 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2016 Wins
Oct 2014 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeMETAL SLUG 2

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

MaybeMETAL SLUG X

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
METAL SLUG 2
METAL SLUG X

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

METAL SLUG 2

METAL SLUG 2

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −84% $1.11Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +6% $1.18View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +22% $1.35View
GamersGate
GamersGate$6.99View
Steam
Steam$6.99View
METAL SLUG X

METAL SLUG X

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $0.98Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +10% $1.08View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +37% $1.34View
GamersGate
GamersGate$7.99View
Steam
Steam$7.99View

METAL SLUG 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

90% positive (1,190 reviews): very positive reception
1,190 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.11: very accessible price
84% off: deep discount

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players up 167% in recent days
8 concurrent players: niche audience

METAL SLUG X

Quality

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

88% positive (3,198 reviews): very positive reception
3,198 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low: a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.98: very accessible price
88% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($0.84)

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 45% in recent days
16 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsMETAL SLUG 2METAL SLUG X
Release date
April 14, 2016
October 2, 2014
Developers
SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
Publishers
SNK CORPORATION
SNK CORPORATION
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
15
15

METAL SLUG 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista, 7, 8
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

METAL SLUG X

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista, 7, 8
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
Which is better: METAL SLUG 2 or METAL SLUG X?

METAL SLUG X won the comparison against METAL SLUG 2 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 SLUG 2 worth buying over METAL SLUG X?

Based on the metrics, METAL SLUG X 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 SLUG X currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC

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