Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition vs Tower of Time
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Tower of Time wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Tower of Time is $1.31 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition | Tower of Time |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 62 |
| Quality | 84 | 79 |
| Value | 77 | 71 |
| Popularity | 29 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.84 | $0.82 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.2% positive | 82% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 25 | 8 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.13−89%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.49−88%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$19.99Buy 
Side by side over time
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended EditionTower of Time
Details and requirements
| Item | Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition | Tower of Time |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 20, 2015 | April 12, 2018 |
| Developers | Harebrained Schemes | Event Horizon |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Event Horizon |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i5 series or AMD equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 12 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition or Tower of Time?
Tower of Time won the comparison against Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition 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 Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition worth buying over Tower of Time?
Based on the metrics, Tower of Time 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. Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:18 PM UTC