Assassin's Creed® OdysseyVSAssassin’s Creed Shadows
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows
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Assassin's Creed® Odyssey wins 10 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.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Price too high for what's offered — better options available.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64bit versions only)
- Processor: AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz, Ryzen 5 - 1400, Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.5 GHz or better (MORE DETAILS HERE)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 290, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) or better (MORE DETAILS HERE)
- Storage: 46+ GB available space
- Additional Notes: Video Preset: High (1080p)
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 11600k/AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600x
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 3060Ti 8GB/AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT 12GB/Intel® Arc™ B580 12GB (REBAR ON)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 115 GB available space
- Additional Notes: The game must be installed on a SSD.
Which is better: Assassin's Creed® Odyssey or Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey won the comparison against Assassin’s Creed 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 Assassin's Creed® Odyssey worth buying over Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Based on the metrics, Assassin's Creed® Odyssey 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 Shadows currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC