Warhammer 40,000: Darktide vs World War Z
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics. World War Z is R$9.90 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Warhammer 40,000: Darktide | World War Z |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 61 |
| Quality | 62 | 68 |
| Value | 78 | 85 |
| Popularity | 43 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 33.88 | R$ 23.98 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.4% positive | 82.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6.8K | 2.4K |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Warhammer 40,000: Darktide | World War Z |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 30, 2022 | September 21, 2021 |
| Developers | Fatshark | Saber Interactive Inc |
| Publishers | Fatshark | Saber Interactive Inc |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64 bit) / Windows 11 (64 bit) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7-9700K (3.70GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (4.2GHz) | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel core i7-3970 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / RTX 2060 OR AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT | AMD Radeon R9 280 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Warhammer 40,000: Darktide or World War Z?
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide won the comparison against World War Z 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: Darktide worth buying over World War Z?
Based on the metrics, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide 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. World War Z currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:43 PM UTC