Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition vs Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition is $0.60 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition | Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 61 |
| Quality | 95 | 95 |
| Value | 58 | 36 |
| Popularity | 39 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.89 | $2.18 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.2% positive | 95.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 970 | 1.0K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$1.89−91%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$2.47−88%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$3.00−85%Buy Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Side by side over time
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year EditionBatman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition | Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 26, 2010 | September 7, 2012 |
| Developers | Rocksteady Studios | Rocksteady Studios |
| Publishers | WB Games | WB Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition or Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition?
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition won the comparison against Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year 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 Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition worth buying over Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition?
Based on the metrics, Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition 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. Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC