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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist

Quality
65Popularity
35Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 42 days
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Tom Clancy’s The Division™

Tom Clancy’s The Division™

Quality
61Popularity
39Value
72
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 30 days
−80% $5.99
Buy Now

Winner

Tom Clancy’s The Division™ wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

3
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
3 of 14 metrics
Tom Clancy’s The Division™
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$5.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.50 -
$2.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-80% Wins
Sales Frequency
21 price changes -
33 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
78.4% positive Wins
72.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
19.2K -
76.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
15.0K -
55.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
4.1K Wins
21.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
72 -
510 Wins
Steam Recommendations
19.0K -
76.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
28 -
60 Wins
Supported Languages
16 languages Wins
15 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2013 -
Mar 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleTom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeTom Clancy’s The Division™

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
Tom Clancy’s The Division™

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +0% $19.99View
Tom Clancy’s The Division™

Tom Clancy’s The Division™

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −80% $5.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +66% $9.93View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +401% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

78% positive (19,144 reviews) — mostly positive
19,144 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-40% player decline
44 concurrent players — niche audience
19,144 total reviews — proven game with large community

Tom Clancy’s The Division™

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

72% positive (76,726 reviews) — mostly positive
76,726 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$5.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-43% player decline
374 concurrent players — smaller but active
76,726 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTom Clancy’s Splinter Cell BlacklistTom Clancy’s The Division™
Release Date
August 20, 2013
March 7, 2016
Developers
Ubisoft Toronto
Massive Entertainment
Publishers
Ubisoft
Ubisoft
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
28
60

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor:2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8400 or 3.00 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 940 or better
  • Memory:4 GB RAM
  • DirectX®:11
  • Hard Drive:25 GB HD space
  • Sound:(5.1 surround sound recommended)
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
  • Additional:Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended). Requires UPLAY account..

Tom Clancy’s The Division™

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 | AMD FX-8350, or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon R9 290, or better - See supported List*
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Laptop models of these desktop cards may work as long as they are on-par in terms of performance with at least the minimum configuration. For an up-to-date list of supported hardware, please visit the FAQ for this game on our website: NVIDIA cards at time of release: GeForce GTX500 series: GeForce GTX560 (2 GB VRAM) or better • GeForce GTX600 series: GeForce GTX660 or better • GeForce GTX700 series: GeForce GTX760 or better • GeForce GTX900 Titan series: GeForce GTX960 or better • Supported AMD cards at time of release: Radeon HD7000 series: Radeon HD7770 (2 GB VRAM) or better • Radeon 200 series: Radeon R7 270 or better • Radeon 300/Fury X series: Radeon R7 370 or better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist or Tom Clancy’s The Division™?

Tom Clancy’s The Division™ won the comparison against Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist 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 Splinter Cell Blacklist worth buying over Tom Clancy’s The Division™?

Based on the metrics, Tom Clancy’s The Division™ 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 The Division™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 05:44 AM UTC

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