Assassin’s Creed Shadows vs Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rise of the Tomb Raider™ wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Rise of the Tomb Raider™ is $22.09 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 Shadows | Rise of the Tomb Raider™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 70 | 76 |
| Quality | 63 | 92 |
| Value | 91 | 76 |
| Popularity | 38 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $25.20 | $3.11 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.5% positive | 94.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.3K | 1.1K |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Assassin’s Creed Shadows | Rise of the Tomb Raider™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 19, 2025 | February 9, 2016 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Quebec | Eidos-Montréal, Crystal Dynamics |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 | Windows 10 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5 11600k/AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600x | Intel Core i7-3770K |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 3060Ti 8GB/AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT 12GB/Intel® Arc™ B580 12GB (REBAR ON) | NVIDIA GTX 980Ti 2560x1440 or NVIDIA GTX 970 1920x1080 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 115 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Assassin’s Creed Shadows or Rise of the Tomb Raider™?
Rise of the Tomb Raider™ 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 Shadows worth buying over Rise of the Tomb Raider™?
Based on the metrics, Rise of the Tomb Raider™ 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: Oct 24, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC