Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ vs Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT is $10.50 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® IV Black Flag™ | Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 50 | 74 |
| Quality | 72 | 76 |
| Value | 30 | 88 |
| Popularity | 39 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.99 | $29.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.1% positive | 94% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 306 | 3.0K |
Where to buy
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Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
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Details and requirements
| Item | Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ | Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 1, 1901 | May 16, 2024 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Montreal | Nixxes Software, Sucker Punch Productions |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | PlayStation Publishing LLC |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Vista SP2 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz or better or AMD Phenom II x4 940 @ 3.0 GHz | Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 or AMD Radeon HD 5850 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) or better | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 75 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ or Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT?
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT won the comparison against Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ 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® IV Black Flag™ worth buying over Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT?
Based on the metrics, Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT 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. Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC