Battlefield 4 vs Watch Dogs 2 | Which Should You Buy?

Battlefield 4 and Watch Dogs 2 are both budget-friendly PlayStation buys, but they fit different moods. Battlefield 4 is the more direct shooter pick, while Watch Dogs 2 is the more open-ended city game with hacking and freedom.

Choose Battlefield 4 when

• You want a straightforward shooter.
• You like mission-driven action and fast pacing.
• You want the cheapest clean shooter-style purchase.

Choose Watch Dogs 2 when

• You want a modern open-world game.
• You like hacking, roaming, and more sandbox freedom.
• You want a low-cost buy with more movement between systems.

If you want quick action, Battlefield 4 is the simpler first purchase. If you want a low-cost open-world loop, Watch Dogs 2 gives you more room to play.

See the PlayStation category if you want to compare both with the rest of the budget shelf.