Batman™: Arkham Knight vs Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Batman™: Arkham Knight wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Batman™: Arkham Knight is $3.40 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 Knight | Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 76 | 72 |
| Quality | 75 | 82 |
| Value | 94 | 76 |
| Popularity | 41 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.49 | $4.56 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.7% positive | 84.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.0K | 880 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Batman™: Arkham Knight
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$2.49−88%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.61−87%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$3.20−84%Buy Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$5.89−85%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$6.69−83%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$6.78−83%Buy Side by side over time
Batman™: Arkham KnightShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Batman™: Arkham Knight | Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 23, 2015 | September 14, 2018 |
| Developers | Rocksteady Studios | Eidos-Montréal, Crystal Dynamics |
| Publishers | WB Games | Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1 (64-bit Operating System Required) | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz | Intel Core i7 4770K, 3.40 Ghz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 3.20 Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 - 3 GB Memory Recommended | AMD Radeon HD 7950 - 3 GB Memory Recommended | Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 480, 8GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Batman™: Arkham Knight or Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition?
Batman™: Arkham Knight won the comparison against Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive 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 Knight worth buying over Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition?
Based on the metrics, Batman™: Arkham Knight 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 Knight currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC