Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas vs Zero Hour
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Zero Hour wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Zero Hour is $1.68 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 Rainbow Six® Vegas | Zero Hour |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 71 | 62 |
| Quality | 81 | 65 |
| Value | 95 | 76 |
| Popularity | 26 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.25 | $0.57 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.4% positive | 78.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 33 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas | Zero Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 9, 2008 | September 9, 2024 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Montreal | AttritoM7 Productions |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | AttritoM7 Productions |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7/8/10 (64bit versions required) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i7-4770K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia Geforce GTX 960 4GB or AMD R9 290 4GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas or Zero Hour?
Zero Hour won the comparison against Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas 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 Rainbow Six® Vegas worth buying over Zero Hour?
Based on the metrics, Zero Hour 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 Rainbow Six® Vegas currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC