The Thing: Remastered vs World War Z
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
World War Z wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. World War Z is R$24.96 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Thing: Remastered | World War Z |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 61 |
| Quality | 72 | 68 |
| Value | 46 | 85 |
| Popularity | 25 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 48.94 | R$ 23.98 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.6% positive | 82.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 2.4K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
The Thing: Remastered
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Thing: Remastered | World War Z |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 5, 2024 | September 21, 2021 |
| Developers | Nightdive Studios, Computer Artworks | Saber Interactive Inc |
| Publishers | Nightdive Studios, Atari | Saber Interactive Inc |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-Bit Required) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-6600k @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or better | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel core i7-3970 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB) or better | AMD Radeon R9 280 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Thing: Remastered or World War Z?
World War Z won the comparison against The Thing: Remastered 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 The Thing: Remastered worth buying over World War Z?
Based on the metrics, World War Z 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. World War Z currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:55 PM UTC