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Outcast 1.1VSShenmue I & II

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

Outcast 1.1

Outcast 1.1

Quality
72Popularity
44Value
98
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in 3 days
−89% $0.67
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VS
Shenmue I & II

Shenmue I & II

Quality
72Popularity
27Value
75
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in 1 day
−83% $5.23
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Winner

Outcast 1.1 wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

8
Outcast 1.1
8 of 14 metrics
Shenmue I & II
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.67 Wins
$5.23 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.95 Wins
$2.97 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
-83% -
Sales Frequency
62 price changes -
149 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
90.5% positive Wins
89.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
547 -
2.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
495 -
1.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
52 Wins
214 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
23 Wins
Steam Recommendations
546 -
2.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
172 Wins
55 -
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2014 -
Aug 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItOutcast 1.1

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

MaybeShenmue I & II

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Outcast 1.1
Shenmue I & II

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

Outcast 1.1

Outcast 1.1

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Shenmue I & II

Shenmue I & II

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Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Outcast 1.1

Quality

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

90% positive (547 reviews) — very positive reception
547 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$0.67 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-67% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Shenmue I & II

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

90% positive (2,119 reviews) — very positive reception
2,119 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$5.23 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-35% player decline
17 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsOutcast 1.1Shenmue I & II
Release Date
December 18, 2014
August 21, 2018
Developers
Fresh3D
D3T
Publishers
THQ Nordic
SEGA
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
172
55

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Outcast 1.1

No PC requirements data available

Shenmue I & II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions”

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Outcast 1.1 or Shenmue I & II?

Outcast 1.1 won the comparison against Shenmue I & II 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 Outcast 1.1 worth buying over Shenmue I & II?

Based on the metrics, Outcast 1.1 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. Outcast 1.1 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 09:04 PM UTC

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