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ArcaniAVSThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

ArcaniA

ArcaniA

Quality
56Popularity
27Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈20h
-92% $1.60
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

Quality
96Popularity
38Value
86
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-89% $1.62
Buy Now

Winner

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

6
ArcaniA
6 of 14 metrics
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.60 Wins
$3.74 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.39 Wins
$1.62 -
Best Current Discount
-92% Wins
-75% -
Sales Frequency
84 price changes Wins
30 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
63/100 -
94/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
57.2% positive -
95% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.2K -
42.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K -
40.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
952 Wins
2.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 -
477 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
42.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2010 Wins
Jun 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeArcaniA

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
ArcaniA
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

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

ArcaniA

ArcaniA

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

2 Stores
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Steam +131% $3.74View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

ArcaniA

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

57% positive (2,222 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 63/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,222 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.60 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.27 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

5 concurrent players — niche audience

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (42,444 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 94/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
42,444 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.62 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-14% minor player decrease
365 concurrent players — smaller but active
42,444 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsArcaniAThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Release Date
October 15, 2010
June 16, 2009
Developers
Spellbound
Bethesda Game Studios
Publishers
THQ Nordic
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: ArcaniA or The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)?

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) won the comparison against ArcaniA 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 ArcaniA worth buying over The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)?

Based on the metrics, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) 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. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

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