Saints Row IV: Re-Elected vs Sunset Overdrive
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sunset Overdrive wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Sunset Overdrive is $5.09 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Saints Row IV: Re-Elected | Sunset Overdrive |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 70 | 70 |
| Quality | 87 | 88 |
| Value | 67 | 79 |
| Popularity | 38 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.45 | $2.36 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.6% positive | 90.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 152 | 43 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Saints Row IV: Re-Elected | Sunset Overdrive |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 19, 2013 | November 16, 2018 |
| Developers | Deep Silver Volition | Insomniac Games, Blind Squirrel Games |
| Publishers | Deep Silver | Xbox Game Studios |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 (x86 or x64) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i3 2100T | AMD Phenom II x4 or higher | Intel Core i5 4690 @ 3.5hz || AMD-FX-8350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 560 | AMD Radeon HD 6800 series or higher | Geforce 970 or Geforce GTX 1060 || AMD Radeon R9 290x or Radeon RX 480 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Saints Row IV: Re-Elected or Sunset Overdrive?
Sunset Overdrive 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 Sunset Overdrive?
Based on the metrics, Sunset Overdrive 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. Sunset Overdrive currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC