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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Batman™: Arkham VR

Batman™: Arkham VR

Quality
55Popularity
26Value
59
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-89% $2.23
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VS
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Quality
81Popularity
28Value
99
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-93% $0.46
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Winner

Scanner Sombre wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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Batman™: Arkham VR
1 of 14 metrics
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13 of 14 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.29 -
$0.46 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.23 -
$0.66 Wins
Best Current Discount
-89% -
-93% Wins
Sales Frequency
10 price changes -
48 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
67/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
64.2% positive -
91.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.7K -
3.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
2.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
614 -
276 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1
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Steam Recommendations
1.7K -
3.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
13 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
9 languages -
26 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2017 -
Apr 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBatman™: Arkham VR

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItScanner Sombre

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Batman™: Arkham VR
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Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Batman™: Arkham VR

Batman™: Arkham VR

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $2.23Buy Now
Steam
Steam +796% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +796% $19.99View
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2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -93% $0.46Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1420% $6.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Batman™: Arkham VR

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

64% positive (1,713 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,713 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$2.23 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

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Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

91% positive (3,122 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 67/100 — mixed reception from critics
3,122 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.46 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-33% player decline
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBatman™: Arkham VRScanner Sombre
Release Date
April 25, 2017
April 26, 2017
Developers
Rocksteady Studios
Introversion Software
Publishers
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Introversion Software
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
13

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Batman™: Arkham VR

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Batman™: Arkham VR or Scanner Sombre?

Scanner Sombre won the comparison against Batman™: Arkham VR 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 VR worth buying over Scanner Sombre?

Based on the metrics, Scanner Sombre 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. Scanner Sombre currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:59 PM UTC

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