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METAL SLUG 3VSSEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics

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

METAL SLUG 3

METAL SLUG 3

Quality
73Popularity
31Value
71
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−73% $2.18
Buy Now
VS

Winner

METAL SLUG 3 wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

10
METAL SLUG 3
10 of 14 metrics
SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.18 Wins
$231.18 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.05 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-73% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
100 price changes -
115 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
90.5% positive Wins
81.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.9K -
8.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
6.2K -
6.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
655 Wins
1.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
22 -
35 Wins
Steam Recommendations
6.8K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2014 Wins
Jun 2010 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMETAL SLUG 3

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleSEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
METAL SLUG 3
SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics

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 3

METAL SLUG 3

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −73% $2.18Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +6% $2.32View
Steam
Steam +267% $7.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +267% $7.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +267% $7.99View
SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics

SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin$231.18Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +21% $279.59View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

METAL SLUG 3

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

90% positive (6,866 reviews) — very positive reception
6,866 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.18 — very accessible price
73% off — solid discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-38% player decline
24 concurrent players — niche audience

SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

82% positive (7,964 reviews) — mostly positive
7,964 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$231.18 — high price

Popularity

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

+21% player growth
29 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMETAL SLUG 3SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics
Release Date
February 14, 2014
June 1, 2010
Developers
SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
D3T Limited
Publishers
SNK CORPORATION
SEGA
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
30

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

METAL SLUG 3

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

SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: METAL SLUG 3 or SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics?

METAL SLUG 3 won the comparison against SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics 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 3 worth buying over SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics?

Based on the metrics, METAL SLUG 3 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 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC

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