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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent®VSWatch_Dogs® 2

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

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent®

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent®

Quality
48Popularity
26Value
78
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 48 days
−75% $2.49
Buy Now
VS
Watch_Dogs® 2

Watch_Dogs® 2

Quality
68Popularity
41Value
100
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Historical Low!
in 11 days
−95% $2.25
Buy Now

Winner

Watch_Dogs® 2 wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

4
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent®
4 of 15 metrics
Watch_Dogs® 2
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.49 -
$2.25 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.25 Wins
$4.99 -
Best Current Discount
-75% -
-95% Wins
Sales Frequency
32 price changes Wins
24 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
34.6% positive -
82.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K -
91.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
617 -
75.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
16.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
8.6K Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.7K -
89.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
55 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2009 -
Nov 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleTom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent®

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItWatch_Dogs® 2

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent®
Watch_Dogs® 2

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 Double Agent®

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent®

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −75% $2.49Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +301% $9.99View
Kinguin
Kinguin +2345% $60.87View
Watch_Dogs® 2

Watch_Dogs® 2

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming −95% $2.25Buy Now
Steam
Steam +11% $2.49View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent®

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

35% positive (1,781 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,781 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.49 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.25)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +75%
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Watch_Dogs® 2

Quality

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

82% positive (91,166 reviews) — mostly positive
91,166 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$2.25 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-16% minor player decrease
9,094 concurrent players — solid base
820 new reviews — community buzzing
91,166 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent®Watch_Dogs® 2
Release Date
February 13, 2009
November 28, 2016
Developers
Ubisoft Montreal
Ubisoft
Publishers
Ubisoft
Ubisoft
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
55

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent®

No PC requirements data available

Watch_Dogs® 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List*
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 27 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible using the latest drivers
  • Additional Notes: Recommended specs above for 1080p , 30+ FPS, High graphic settings // SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS AT TIME OF RELEASE: • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX600 Series: GTX660 or better / GeForce® GTX700 Series: GTX760 or better / GeForce® GTX900 Series: GTX950 or better / GeForce® GTX1000 Series: GTX1060 or better. • AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series: Radeon™ HD7870 or better / Radeon™ 200 series: Radeon R9 270 or better / Radeon™ 300/Fury X series: Radeon™ R9 370 or better / Radeon 400 series: Radeon RX460 or better. Game contains EasyAntiCheat anti-cheat technology and Denuvo anti-tamper technology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent® or Watch_Dogs® 2?

Watch_Dogs® 2 won the comparison against Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent® 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 Double Agent® worth buying over Watch_Dogs® 2?

Based on the metrics, Watch_Dogs® 2 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. Watch_Dogs® 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 06:59 AM UTC

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