The Callisto Protocol vs Scars Above vs Directive 8020 vs Avowed
Side-by-side breakdown of reviews, playtime, current prices, and buy/wait/skip verdicts.
| Compare |  The Callisto Protocol |  Scars Above |  Directive 8020 |  Avowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Shooter, Adventure | Shooter, Adventure | Adventure | Role-playing (RPG), Adventure |
| Platforms | Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 |
| Metacritic | 65 | 80 | 79 | 85 |
| User rating | 67% | 69% | 74% | 80% |
| Avg. playtime | — | — | — | — |
| Best price | $59.99 Humble Store | $3.00$29.99 GOG | $39.99$49.99 Fanatical | $44.99$49.99 PlayerLand |
| Discount | — | -90% | -20% | -10% |
| Lowest tracked | — | $3.00 | $38.99 | $44.99 |
| Developer | Striking Distance Studios | Mad Head Games | Supermassive Games | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publisher | Krafton, Skybound Games | Prime Matter | Bandai Namco Entertainment | Xbox Game Studios |
| Buy / Wait / Skip | WaitMixed reviews — check gameplay first | BuyStrong reviews | WaitGood reviews — wait for a sale | BuyStrong reviews |
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