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BayonettaVSBlades of Time

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

Bayonetta

Bayonetta

Quality
92Popularity
36Value
90
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Historical Low!
Ends in≈11d
-73% $5.40
Buy Now
VS
Blades of Time

Blades of Time

Quality
71Popularity
24Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Bayonetta wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

13
Bayonetta
13 of 15 metrics
Blades of Time
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.40 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.40 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-73% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
120 price changes Wins
11 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
90/100 Wins
63/100 -
Steam Review Score
92.5% positive Wins
81% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
26.6K Wins
998 -
Positive Steam Reviews
24.6K Wins
808 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.0K -
190 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
141 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
26.3K Wins
998 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 Wins
35 -
Supported Languages
6 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2017 Wins
Apr 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItBayonetta

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

Wait for SaleBlades of Time

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Bayonetta
Blades of Time

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

Bayonetta

Bayonetta

3 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming -73% $5.40Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +22% $6.61View
Steam
Steam +270% $19.99View
Blades of Time

Blades of Time

4 Stores
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +0% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +0% $9.99View
Kinguin
Kinguin +23% $12.31View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Bayonetta

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

92% positive (26,638 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
26,638 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$5.40 — very accessible price
73% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-14% minor player decrease
114 concurrent players — smaller but active
26,638 total reviews — proven game with large community

Blades of Time

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

81% positive (997 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 63/100 — mixed reception from critics
997 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +300%
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBayonettaBlades of Time
Release Date
April 11, 2017
April 20, 2012
Developers
PlatinumGames
Gaijin Entertainment Corporation
Publishers
SEGA
Gaijin Entertainment Corporation
Platforms
Windows
MacOs, Windows
Achievements
50
35

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Bayonetta

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10
  • Processor: Core i5 4460
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon HD7870 / Geforce GTX 760 or more (VRAM 2GB or more)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions

Blades of Time

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Phenom
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon 7750 or nVidia GTX 470
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 3 GB HD space
  • Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card
  • Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Bayonetta or Blades of Time?

Bayonetta won the comparison against Blades of Time 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 Bayonetta worth buying over Blades of Time?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:28 PM UTC

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