METAL SLUG 2 vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
METAL SLUG 2 wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. METAL SLUG 2 is $23.73 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | METAL SLUG 2 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 54 |
| Quality | 72 | 70 |
| Value | 77 | 60 |
| Popularity | 25 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.03 | $24.76 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.7% positive | 87.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
METAL SLUG 2
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.03−85%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.36−81%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$1.89−73%Buy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$24.76−38%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$24.77−38%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$39.99Buy Side by side over time
METAL SLUG 2Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
Details and requirements
| Item | METAL SLUG 2 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 14, 2016 | August 30, 2022 |
| Developers | SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu | Digital Eclipse |
| Publishers | SNK CORPORATION | KONAMI |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Vista, 7, 8 | Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required) |
| Processor (minimum) | 2 GHz Dual Core | 3.5GHz CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 | 2GB DirectX 11.0 compatible video card |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 12 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: METAL SLUG 2 or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection?
METAL SLUG 2 won the comparison against Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection 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 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection?
Based on the metrics, METAL SLUG 2 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 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC