Batman™: Arkham Origins 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 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Batman™: Arkham Origins is $1.33 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 | Rise of the Tomb Raider™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 72 | 76 |
| Quality | 84 | 92 |
| Value | 74 | 76 |
| Popularity | 38 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.78 | $3.11 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.1% positive | 94.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 736 | 1.1K |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Batman™: Arkham Origins | Rise of the Tomb Raider™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 24, 2013 | February 9, 2016 |
| Developers | Splash Damage, WB Games Montreal | Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal |
| Publishers | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| 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 i7-3770K |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD Radeon HD 6950 or better with 768 MB+ of VRAM (DirectX 11 Compatible) | NVIDIA GTX 980Ti 2560x1440 or NVIDIA GTX 970 1920x1080 |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 11 | — |
| Hard Drive Space (minimum) | 20 GB | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Batman™: Arkham Origins or Rise of the Tomb Raider™?
Rise of the Tomb Raider™ won the comparison against Batman™: Arkham Origins 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 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. Rise of the Tomb Raider™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC