Prey vs System Shock
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
System Shock wins 6 of 12 head-to-head metrics. System Shock is $4.06 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Prey | System Shock |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 68 |
| Quality | 73 | 73 |
| Value | 73 | 79 |
| Popularity | 37 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.39 | $2.33 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.5% positive | 90.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 247 | 83 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Prey | System Shock |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 4, 2017 | May 30, 2023 |
| Developers | Arkane Studios | Nightdive Studios |
| Publishers | Bethesda Softworks | Nightdive Studios, Atari |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7-2600K, AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 970 4GB, AMD R9 290 4GB | NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Prey or System Shock?
System Shock won the comparison against Prey 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 Prey worth buying over System Shock?
Based on the metrics, System Shock 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. System Shock currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:44 PM UTC