Apex Legends vs The Orange Box
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale built around squads of “Legends” with unique abilities, praised for its fast, fluid movement, gunplay, and ping communication system.
The Orange Box bundles Valve's critically acclaimed titles, delivering a diverse experience that spans intense first‑person shooting, mind‑bending puzzles, and dark humor. From the iconic Half‑Life 2 campaign to the fast‑paced multiplayer of Team Fortress 2 and the innovative Portal, players get a complete package of single‑player and co‑op fun.
Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.
- Excellent gunplay and movement
- Free to play
- Great non-verbal comms
- Strong hero design
- Award‑winning single‑player campaigns
- Innovative puzzle mechanics in Portal
- Robust multiplayer with regular updates
- Great value for multiple games in one box
- Squad play can frustrate solos
- Grindy cosmetics
- Steep aim skill ceiling
- Older graphics compared to modern titles
- Limited console support for some features
- No native controller support for all games
What reviewers say
Apex Legends Reviews
4.3 (4)So much fun
Apex Legends has been my go-to lately. Strong hero design. One gripe: steep aim skill ceiling. Would recommend.
Recommend Apex Legends
Apex Legends has been my go-to lately. Great non-verbal comms. No real complaints. Would recommend.
Recommend Apex Legends
Picked up Apex Legends recently. Strong hero design. No real complaints. Would recommend.
The Orange Box Reviews
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