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Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended EditionVSWasteland 2: Director's Cut

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
84Popularity
29Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−91% $1.84
Buy Now
VS
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
87Popularity
27Value
89
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−87% $3.89
Buy Now

Winner

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

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7
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
7 of 15 metrics
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.84 Wins
$3.89 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.63 Wins
$4.59 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-87% -
Sales Frequency
47 price changes -
52 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 -
87/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
86.5% positive -
87.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.6K Wins
2.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.1K Wins
1.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
484 -
276 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
29 -
39 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.6K -
4.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
60 Wins
46 -
Supported Languages
1 language -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2015 Wins
Sep 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeShadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Worth ItWasteland 2: Director's Cut

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

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

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $1.84Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +19% $2.19View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −87% $3.89Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +74% $6.75View
Steam
Steam$29.99View

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

86% positive (3,585 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,585 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.84 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.56)

Popularity

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

-16% minor player decrease
32 concurrent players — niche audience

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

87% positive (2,170 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,170 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$3.89 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-44% player decline
28 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsShadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended EditionWasteland 2: Director's Cut
Release Date
August 20, 2015
September 18, 2014
Developers
Harebrained Schemes
inXile Entertainment
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
inXile Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
60
46

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

No PC requirements data available

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel i5 series or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or Radeon HD 5770 (1 GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Which is better: Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition or Wasteland 2: Director's Cut?

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut 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 Wasteland 2: Director's Cut?

Based on the metrics, Wasteland 2: Director's Cut 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. Wasteland 2: Director's Cut currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 04:40 AM UTC

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