Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands vs Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory®
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Green Man GamingLowestTom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory® is $6.75 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands | Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory® |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 64 | 76 |
| Quality | 66 | 93 |
| Value | 69 | 95 |
| Popularity | 41 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.00 | $2.25 |
| Steam Review Score | 78.9% positive | 93% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.4K | 30 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands
Green Man Gaming Cheapest Authorized reseller$9.00−82%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$12.09−76%Buy 
Steam Official store$49.99Buy Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory®
Side by side over time
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® WildlandsTom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory®
Details and requirements
| Item | Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands | Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory® |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 6, 2017 | August 27, 2009 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Annecy | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7- 3770@ 3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 @ 4 GHz or better | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX970/GTX 1060 or AMD R9 390/RX480 (4GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better) | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 50 GB available space | — |
| Sound Card (minimum) | DirectX-compatible using the latest drivers | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands or Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory®?
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands won the comparison against Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory® 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 Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands worth buying over Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory®?
Based on the metrics, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands 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. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory® currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC