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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected

Quality
87Popularity
38Value
37
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-72% $5.65
Buy Now
VS
Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered

Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered

ActionAdventure
Quality
61Popularity
29Value
36
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-88% $3.51
Buy Now

Winner

Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

6
Saints Row IV: Re-Elected
6 of 15 metrics
Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.65 -
$4.28 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.15 -
$2.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-72% -
-86% Wins
Sales Frequency
24 price changes -
29 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
87.7% positive Wins
73% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
57.4K Wins
3.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
50.3K Wins
2.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
7.1K -
1.0K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
155 -
190 Wins
Steam Recommendations
57.4K Wins
3.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
73 -
79 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2013 -
May 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSaints Row IV: Re-Elected

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleSaints Row®: The Third™ Remastered

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Saints Row IV: Re-Elected
Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered

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

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -72% $5.65Buy Now
Steam
Steam +254% $19.99View
Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered

Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $3.51Buy Now
Steam
Steam +754% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

88% positive (57,406 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
57,406 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$5.65 — very accessible price
72% off — solid discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-48% player decline
158 concurrent players — smaller but active
57,406 total reviews — major title

Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

73% positive (3,701 reviews) — mostly positive
3,701 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$3.51 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.99)

Popularity

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

-13% minor player decrease
221 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSaints Row IV: Re-ElectedSaints Row®: The Third™ Remastered
Release Date
August 19, 2013
May 21, 2021
Developers
Deep Silver Volition
Deep Silver Volition, Sperasoft
Publishers
Deep Silver
Deep Silver
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows
Achievements
73
79

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 (x86 or x64)
  • Processor: Intel i3 2100T | AMD Phenom II x4 or higher
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 560 | AMD Radeon HD 6800 series or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (1080p on High Settings)
  • Processor: AMD / Intel processor running at 3.5 GHz (AMD FX 8000 series or Intel Core i5 4000 series or newer is recommended).
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD/NVIDIA dedicated graphic card, with at least 6GB of dedicated VRAM (or more) and with at least DirectX 11 and Shader Model 6.1 support. (AMD Radeon RX 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1000 series or newer.
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Saints Row IV: Re-Elected or Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered?

Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered won the comparison against Saints Row IV: Re-Elected 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 Saints Row IV: Re-Elected worth buying over Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered?

Based on the metrics, Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered 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. Saints Row IV: Re-Elected currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC

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