Necromunda: Hired Gun vs Vertigo 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Necromunda: Hired Gun wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Necromunda: Hired Gun is $4.07 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Necromunda: Hired Gun | Vertigo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 62 |
| Quality | 58 | 76 |
| Value | 81 | 73 |
| Popularity | 31 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.38 | $8.45 |
| Steam Review Score | 68% positive | 95.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 4 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Necromunda: Hired Gun | Vertigo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 31, 2021 | March 30, 2023 |
| Developers | Streum On Studio | Zach Tsiakalis-Brown |
| Publishers | Focus Entertainment | Zulubo Productions |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 7 or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel i5 4690k |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 6 GB VRAM, Radeon RX 5600 / GeForce GTX 1660 | NVidia 1080ti |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 50 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC