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Metro 2033 ReduxVSSystem Shock

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

Metro 2033 Redux

Metro 2033 Redux

Quality
74Popularity
40Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−89% $2.18
Buy Now
VS
System Shock

System Shock

Quality
73Popularity
32Value
58
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 20 hours
−58% $16.62
Buy Now

Winner

Metro 2033 Redux wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

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10
Metro 2033 Redux
10 of 13 metrics
System Shock
3 of 13 metrics
3

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
$16.62 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.94 Wins
$2.01 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
-58% -
Sales Frequency
178 price changes Wins
138 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
91.3% positive Wins
90.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
93.7K Wins
9.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
85.5K Wins
8.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
8.2K -
920 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
957 Wins
85 -
Steam Recommendations
92.6K Wins
9.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
49 Wins
46 -
Supported Languages
10 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2014 -
May 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMetro 2033 Redux

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

MaybeSystem Shock

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Metro 2033 Redux
System Shock

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

Metro 2033 Redux

Metro 2033 Redux

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $2.18Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +10% $2.39View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
System Shock

System Shock

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −58% $16.62Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +100% $33.19View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +141% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +141% $39.99View

Metro 2033 Redux

Quality

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

91% positive (93,701 reviews) — very positive reception
93,701 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.18 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

+19% player growth
1,203 concurrent players — solid base
93,701 total reviews — major title

System Shock

Quality

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

91% positive (9,708 reviews) — very positive reception
9,708 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$16.62 — reasonable price
58% off — solid discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

65 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsMetro 2033 ReduxSystem Shock
Release Date
August 25, 2014
May 30, 2023
Developers
4A Games
Nightdive Studios
Publishers
Deep Silver
Nightdive Studios, Atari
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
49
46

Metro 2033 Redux

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or 8 (64-bit only)
  • Processor: Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 480 and above)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 64-bit only

System Shock

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
Which is better: Metro 2033 Redux or System Shock?

Metro 2033 Redux won the comparison against System Shock 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 Metro 2033 Redux worth buying over System Shock?

Based on the metrics, Metro 2033 Redux 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. Metro 2033 Redux currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 09:10 PM UTC

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