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Arx FatalisVSThief: Deadly Shadows

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Arx Fatalis

Arx Fatalis

Quality
82Popularity
27Value
70
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−56% $2.19
Buy Now
VS
Thief: Deadly Shadows

Thief: Deadly Shadows

Quality
81Popularity
27Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−50% $4.49
Buy Now

Winner

Arx Fatalis wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Arx Fatalis
11 of 13 metrics
Thief: Deadly Shadows
2 of 13 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.19 Wins
$4.49 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.40 Wins
$1.58 -
Best Current Discount
-56% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
70 price changes -
86 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
77/100 -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
87.4% positive Wins
80.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.4K Wins
2.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
1.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
301 Wins
459 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12 Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
2.4K Wins
2.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2007 Wins
Mar 2007 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeArx Fatalis

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

MaybeThief: Deadly Shadows

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Arx Fatalis
Thief: Deadly Shadows

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

Arx Fatalis

Arx Fatalis

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −56% $2.19Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +5% $2.31View
Steam
Steam +128% $4.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +128% $4.99View
Thief: Deadly Shadows

Thief: Deadly Shadows

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −50% $4.49Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $4.61View
Steam
Steam +100% $8.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +100% $8.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Arx Fatalis

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

87% positive (2,387 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,387 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.19 — very accessible price
56% off — solid discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +100%
20 concurrent players — niche audience

Thief: Deadly Shadows

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

80% positive (2,326 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,326 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.49 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +75%
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsArx FatalisThief: Deadly Shadows
Release Date
April 3, 2007
March 29, 2007
Developers
Arkane Studios
Ion Storm
Publishers
Arkane Studios
Eidos Interactive Corp.
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Arx Fatalis or Thief: Deadly Shadows?

Arx Fatalis won the comparison against Thief: Deadly Shadows 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 Arx Fatalis worth buying over Thief: Deadly Shadows?

Based on the metrics, Arx Fatalis 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. Arx Fatalis currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC

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