Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition vs Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition is $21.51 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™: Director's Cut Edition | Assassin’s Creed Shadows |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 77 | 70 |
| Quality | 79 | 63 |
| Value | 96 | 91 |
| Popularity | 35 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.69 | $25.20 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.3% positive | 74.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 57 | 2.3K |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition | Assassin’s Creed Shadows |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 9, 2008 | March 19, 2025 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Montreal | Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Belgrade |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel® Core™ i5 11600k/AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600x |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 3060Ti 8GB/AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT 12GB/Intel® Arc™ B580 12GB (REBAR ON) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 115 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition or Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows won the comparison against Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition 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™: Director's Cut Edition worth buying over Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Based on the metrics, Assassin’s Creed Shadows 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™: Director's Cut Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC