Batman™: Arkham Origins vs Gotham Knights
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Batman™: Arkham Origins wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Batman™: Arkham Origins is $1.15 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 Origins | Gotham Knights |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 63 |
| Quality | 84 | 59 |
| Value | 74 | 79 |
| Popularity | 38 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.78 | $2.93 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.1% positive | 69% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 736 | 202 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Batman™: Arkham Origins | Gotham Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 24, 2013 | October 21, 2022 |
| Developers | Splash Damage, WB Games Montreal | QLOC, Warner Bros. Games Montréal |
| Publishers | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | Warner Bros. Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit: Vista, Win 7, Win 8 | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz | Intel Core i7-10700K (3.8 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (3.7 GHz) |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD Radeon HD 6950 or better with 768 MB+ of VRAM (DirectX 11 Compatible) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 11 | — |
| Hard Drive Space (minimum) | 20 GB | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Batman™: Arkham Origins or Gotham Knights?
Batman™: Arkham Origins won the comparison against Gotham Knights 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 Origins worth buying over Gotham Knights?
Based on the metrics, Batman™: Arkham Origins 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. Gotham Knights currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC