Assassin's Creed® Odyssey vs BLACKTAIL
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. BLACKTAIL is $9.23 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® Odyssey | BLACKTAIL |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 65 |
| Quality | 73 | 81 |
| Value | 78 | 77 |
| Popularity | 44 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $10.80 | $1.57 |
| Steam Review Score | 89% positive | 83.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3.8K | 6 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Assassin's Creed® Odyssey | BLACKTAIL |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 5, 2018 | December 15, 2022 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Montreal | THE PARASIGHT |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Focus Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64bit versions only) | Windows 10 (64bit only) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz, Ryzen 5 - 1400, Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.5 GHz or better (MORE DETAILS HERE) | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon R9 290, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) or better (MORE DETAILS HERE) | 6 GB VRAM, GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER / Radeon RX 590 |
| Storage (minimum) | 46+ GB available space | 20 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Video Preset: High (1080p) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Assassin's Creed® Odyssey or BLACKTAIL?
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey won the comparison against BLACKTAIL 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 BLACKTAIL?
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® Odyssey currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC