theHunter: Call of the Wild™ vs Way of the Hunter 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
theHunter: Call of the Wild™ wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. theHunter: Call of the Wild™ is $28.91 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | theHunter: Call of the Wild™ | Way of the Hunter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 78 | 52 |
| Quality | 73 | 60 |
| Value | 97 | 63 |
| Popularity | 44 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.88 | $30.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.3% positive | 72.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3.5K | 633 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | theHunter: Call of the Wild™ | Way of the Hunter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 16, 2017 | September 29, 2026 |
| Developers | Expansive Worlds | Nine Rocks Games |
| Publishers | Avalanche Studios | THQ Nordic |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64bit OS - Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7 quad-core | Ryzen 5 7600X / Core i5-14600K |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVidia GTX 760 / R9 270x - 4GB VRAM | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti / Radeon RX 7600 XT |
| Storage (minimum) | 140 GB available space | 38 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: theHunter: Call of the Wild™ or Way of the Hunter 2?
theHunter: Call of the Wild™ won the comparison against Way of the Hunter 2 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 theHunter: Call of the Wild™ worth buying over Way of the Hunter 2?
Based on the metrics, theHunter: Call of the Wild™ 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. theHunter: Call of the Wild™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC