Spec Ops: The Line vs The Evil Within
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Evil Within wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Evil Within is $34.14 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Spec Ops: The Line | The Evil Within |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 57 | 70 |
| Quality | 87 | 78 |
| Value | 40 | 78 |
| Popularity | 36 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $38.43 | $4.29 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.9% positive | 84.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 25 | 239 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Spec Ops: The Line | The Evil Within |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 29, 2012 | October 13, 2014 |
| Developers | YAGER | Tango Gameworks |
| Publishers | 2K, Missing Link Games | Bethesda Softworks |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | i7 with four plus cores |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 670 or equivalent with 4GBs of VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 50 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Spec Ops: The Line or The Evil Within?
The Evil Within won the comparison against Spec Ops: The Line 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 Spec Ops: The Line worth buying over The Evil Within?
Based on the metrics, The Evil Within 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. The Evil Within currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC