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Necromunda: Hired GunVSVertigo 2

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

Necromunda: Hired Gun

Necromunda: Hired Gun

Quality
58Popularity
31Value
80
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 12 hours
−88% $4.66
Buy Now
VS
Vertigo 2

Vertigo 2

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
76Popularity
28Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−80% $6.08
Buy Now

Winner

Necromunda: Hired Gun wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

8
Necromunda: Hired Gun
8 of 13 metrics
Vertigo 2
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.66 Wins
$6.08 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.65 Wins
$5.92 -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
-80% -
Sales Frequency
114 price changes Wins
74 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
68% positive -
95.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.8K Wins
2.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.0K Wins
2.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.9K -
119 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
15 Wins
7 -
Steam Recommendations
5.8K Wins
2.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
48 -
52 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2021 -
Mar 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeNecromunda: Hired Gun

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeVertigo 2

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Necromunda: Hired Gun
Vertigo 2

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

Necromunda: Hired Gun

Necromunda: Hired Gun

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −88% $4.66Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +8% $5.02View
Steam
Steam +29% $5.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +488% $27.42View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +758% $39.99View
Vertigo 2

Vertigo 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $6.08Buy Now
Steam
Steam +393% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Necromunda: Hired Gun

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

68% positive (5,844 reviews) — mixed opinions
5,844 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$4.66 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Historical low: $3.74 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+7% player growth
29 concurrent players — niche audience

Vertigo 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

95% positive (2,555 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
2,555 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$6.08 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($5.34)

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNecromunda: Hired GunVertigo 2
Release Date
May 31, 2021
March 30, 2023
Developers
Streum On Studio
Zach Tsiakalis-Brown
Publishers
Focus Entertainment
Zulubo Productions
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
48
52

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Necromunda: Hired Gun

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel Core i5-8600K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 6 GB VRAM, Radeon RX 5600 / GeForce GTX 1660
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 60 FPS, 1920x1080 in epic.

Vertigo 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or higher
  • Processor: Intel i5 4690k
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia 1080ti
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Necromunda: Hired Gun or Vertigo 2?

Necromunda: Hired Gun won the comparison against Vertigo 2 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 Necromunda: Hired Gun worth buying over Vertigo 2?

Based on the metrics, Necromunda: Hired Gun 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. Necromunda: Hired Gun currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 06:09 AM UTC

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