Ashen vs DARK SOULS™ II
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
DARK SOULS™ II wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Ashen is $37.54 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ashen | DARK SOULS™ II |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 47 | 60 |
| Quality | 71 | 89 |
| Value | 34 | 40 |
| Popularity | 29 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.45 | $39.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 67.2% positive | 87.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 158 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ashen | DARK SOULS™ II |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 9, 2019 | April 25, 2014 |
| Developers | A44 | FromSoftware, Inc. |
| Publishers | Annapurna Interactive | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64 Bit) | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 @ 3.5GHz or AMD FX 6 Core | Intel® CoreTM i3 2100 3.10GHz or AMD® A8 3870K 3.0GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X (4GB VRAM) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 or ATI Radeon™ HD 6870 or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ashen or DARK SOULS™ II?
DARK SOULS™ II won the comparison against Ashen 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 Ashen worth buying over DARK SOULS™ II?
Based on the metrics, DARK SOULS™ II 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. DARK SOULS™ II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:32 PM UTC