Assassin's Creed 2 vs Batman™: Arkham Origins
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Batman™: Arkham Origins wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Batman™: Arkham Origins is $1.51 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Assassin's Creed 2 | Batman™: Arkham Origins |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 82 | 72 |
| Quality | 89 | 84 |
| Value | 97 | 74 |
| Popularity | 39 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.29 | $1.78 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.4% positive | 90.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 438 | 736 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Assassin's Creed 2 | Batman™: Arkham Origins |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 9, 2010 | October 24, 2013 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Montreal | Splash Damage, WB Games Montreal |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) | 64-bit: Vista, Win 7, Win 8 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core® 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better | Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD Radeon HD 6950 or better with 768 MB+ of VRAM (DirectX 11 Compatible) |
| DirectX® (minimum) | DirectX 9.0 | 11 |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 8 GB free space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Assassin's Creed 2 or Batman™: Arkham Origins?
Batman™: Arkham Origins won the comparison against Assassin's Creed 2 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 Assassin's Creed 2 worth buying over Batman™: Arkham Origins?
Based on the metrics, Batman™: Arkham Origins 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. Assassin's Creed 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC