Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ vs Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition wins 10 of 12 head-to-head metrics.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ | Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 51 | 58 |
| Quality | 73 | 87 |
| Value | 36 | 36 |
| Popularity | 34 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $29.99 | $29.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 71.5% positive | 90.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 76 | 779 |
Where to buy
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Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™
Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ | Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 4, 2020 | May 16, 2022 |
| Developers | PopCap | PopCap |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | Electronic Arts |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 or later |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD: FX-6100 or Equivalent/ Intel: i5-3570 or Equivalent | Intel i5 6600 or equivalent, i5 6600 or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD: Radeon R9 285 or Equivalent/ NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 970 or Equivalent | Radeon R9 290 or better, GeForce GTX 97 or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ or Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition?
Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition won the comparison against Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ 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 Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ worth buying over Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition?
Based on the metrics, Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC