Shadow Warrior vs Shadow Warrior 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shadow Warrior 2 wins 6 of 11 head-to-head metrics.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shadow Warrior | Shadow Warrior 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 76 | 80 |
| Quality | 85 | 84 |
| Value | 96 | 97 |
| Popularity | 34 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.39 | $2.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.3% positive | 87.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 19 | 57 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Shadow Warrior | Shadow Warrior 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 26, 2013 | October 13, 2016 |
| Developers | Flying Wild Hog | Flying Wild Hog |
| Publishers | Devolver Digital | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 SP1 64-bits | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Quad 8200 / AMD Phenom X4 9950 | Intel Core i5-5675C (4 * 3100) or AMD A10-7850K APU (4 * 3700) or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | ATI Radeon HD 4890 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better | GeForce GTX NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 290 with 4 GB of Video Memory (4096 MB) or Radeon HD 7970 (3072 MB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 14 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shadow Warrior or Shadow Warrior 2?
Shadow Warrior 2 won the comparison against Shadow Warrior 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 Shadow Warrior worth buying over Shadow Warrior 2?
Based on the metrics, Shadow Warrior 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. Shadow Warrior 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:24 PM UTC