Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition vs Shotgun Farmers
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shotgun Farmers wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Shotgun Farmers is $27.04 cheaper.
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™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition | Shotgun Farmers |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 62 |
| Quality | 87 | 75 |
| Value | 36 | 68 |
| Popularity | 38 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $29.99 | $2.95 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.1% positive | 93.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 779 | 7 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition | Shotgun Farmers |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 16, 2022 | March 8, 2019 |
| Developers | PopCap | Megastorm Games |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | Megastorm Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5 6600 or equivalent, i5 6600 or better | Intel Core i7 8700 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Radeon R9 290 or better, GeForce GTX 97 or better | GTX 1070 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition or Shotgun Farmers?
Shotgun Farmers won the comparison against Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition 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™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition worth buying over Shotgun Farmers?
Based on the metrics, Shotgun Farmers 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. Shotgun Farmers currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC