Nation RedVSPOSTAL Redux
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
POSTAL Redux
Better Deal· GamersGateWinner
POSTAL Redux wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Nation Red
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
POSTAL Redux
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Nation Red
Recommended
- OS *: Windows® XP SP2, Vista™ SP1, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad, i3, i5, i7 or AMD Phenom CPU
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA 8800GT / ATI 3850 512MB or better with latest manufacturer drivers
- DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 500MB of uncompressed Hard Drive Space
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
POSTAL Redux
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10
- Processor: 2.5 GHz multi core processor
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX10 compatible graphics card w/ dedicated 1GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64 bit operating system
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Nation Red or POSTAL Redux?
POSTAL Redux won the comparison against Nation Red 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 Nation Red worth buying over POSTAL Redux?
Based on the metrics, POSTAL 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. POSTAL Redux currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:39 PM UTC