My Friend Pedro vs Shotgun Cop Man
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
My Friend Pedro wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. My Friend Pedro is $1.60 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | My Friend Pedro | Shotgun Cop Man |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 62 |
| Quality | 91 | 76 |
| Value | 81 | 74 |
| Popularity | 35 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.69 | $4.29 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.7% positive | 96.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 17 | 1 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | My Friend Pedro | Shotgun Cop Man |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 20, 2019 | May 1, 2025 |
| Developers | DeadToast Entertainment | DeadToast Entertainment |
| Publishers | Devolver Digital | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 | Windows 10 x64 Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-4160 (2 * 3600) or equivalent | Intel Core i5-10600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 760 (2048 MB) | GeForce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 580 |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 500 MB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: My Friend Pedro or Shotgun Cop Man?
My Friend Pedro won the comparison against Shotgun Cop Man 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 My Friend Pedro worth buying over Shotgun Cop Man?
Based on the metrics, My Friend Pedro 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. My Friend Pedro currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC