Vanquish vs Wanted: Dead
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Vanquish wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Wanted: Dead is $4.17 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Vanquish | Wanted: Dead |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 68 | 57 |
| Quality | 85 | 57 |
| Value | 77 | 82 |
| Popularity | 31 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.85 | $1.68 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.7% positive | 67.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 16 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Vanquish | Wanted: Dead |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 25, 2017 | February 14, 2023 |
| Developers | PlatinumGames, Little Stone Software | Soleil Ltd. |
| Publishers | SEGA | Viv's Final Day Off Ltd |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | OS: Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1) / 10 | Windows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 (3.4 GHz) or AMD equivalent | Intel i7 2700K |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Dx11 compliant video card with 2 GB RAM (Nvidia GeForce 660 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 270) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Vanquish or Wanted: Dead?
Vanquish won the comparison against Wanted: Dead 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 Vanquish worth buying over Wanted: Dead?
Based on the metrics, Vanquish 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. Wanted: Dead currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:44 PM UTC