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

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

Quality
84Popularity
34Value
37
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 3 days
−80% $4.40
Buy
VS
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

Quality
78Popularity
—Value
73
Scores are estimated for unreleased games
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−10% $22.49
Buy

Winner

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Buy on Kinguin
13
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
13 of 15 metrics
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.40 Wins
$22.49 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.26 Wins
$22.49 -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
-10% -
Sales Frequency
101 price changes Wins
1 price change -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
75/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
90.2% positive Wins
N/A -
Total Steam Reviews
15.8K Wins
0 -
Positive Steam Reviews
14.3K Wins
0 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.6K -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
137 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
15.6K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
21 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
13 languages -
Release Date
May 2023 -
Oct 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeWarhammer 40,000: Boltgun

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 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

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $4.40Buy
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Green Man Gaming$21.99View
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GamersGate$21.99View
Steam
Steam$21.99View
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam −10% $22.49Buy

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

90% positive (15,839 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100: generally favorable from critics
15,839 reviews: large sample

Value

Unfavorable value right now: better ways to spend your money.

$4.40: very accessible price
80% off: deep discount
Historical low: $3.26: room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 49% in recent days
216 concurrent players: smaller but active
15,839 total reviews: proven game with large community

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

Quality

Developer Track Record

Generally positive track record: the studio tends to deliver quality games.

Studio's released games on Steam averaged 78/100, weighted by review volume

Value

Preorder Price

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$22.49: mid-range price
10% off: minor discount
Game detailsWarhammer 40,000: BoltgunWarhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2
Release date
May 23, 2023
October 14, 2026
Developers
Auroch Digital
Auroch Digital
Publishers
Focus Entertainment
Devolver Digital, Big Fan Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
21
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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X / Intel Core i5-8400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 3 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 580 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system, 60 FPS, 1920x1080 in ultra.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 x64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1650 (4096 MB) / Radeon RX 570 (4096 MB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 13 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60 FPS
Which is better: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun or Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2?

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun won the comparison against Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 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 Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun worth buying over Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2?

Based on the metrics, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 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. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:58 AM UTC

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