Winner
POSTAL 2 wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice Comparison
Current deals and best prices side by side
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
POSTAL 2
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
XIII
Quality
Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.
Value
Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
POSTAL 2
Recommended
- OS *:Windows XP SP3/Vista/7/8/10
- Processor:1.2GHz
- Memory:384 MB RAM
- Graphics:64MB GeForce 3 or Radeon 8500 Video Card
- DirectX®:8.0
- Hard Drive:10 GB available space
- Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
XIII
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 5-7400 CPU @ 3.00GHz (4 CPUs)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 4GB+ // Radeon 4GB+
- Storage: 25 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: POSTAL 2 or XIII?
POSTAL 2 won the comparison against XIII 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 POSTAL 2 worth buying over XIII?
Based on the metrics, POSTAL 2 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. XIII currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC