Bayonetta vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Bayonetta wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is $0.57 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Bayonetta | Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 75 | 64 |
| Quality | 92 | 67 |
| Value | 75 | 79 |
| Popularity | 36 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.38 | $3.80 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.5% positive | 80.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 207 | 72 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Bayonetta
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$4.38−78%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$5.59−72%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$5.90−70%Buy Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$3.81−87%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$3.83−87%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$3.99−87%Buy Side by side over time
BayonettaCastlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Bayonetta | Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 11, 2017 | August 27, 2013 |
| Developers | PlatinumGames | Climax Studios, MercurySteam |
| Publishers | SEGA | KONAMI |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10 | Windows 7 or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i5 4460 | Quad Core CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Radeon HD7870 / Geforce GTX 760 or more (VRAM 2GB or more) | Direct X11 compatible video card with 1024Mb Ram |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Bayonetta or Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition?
Bayonetta won the comparison against Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate 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 Bayonetta worth buying over Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition?
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. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Related comparisons
Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:29 PM UTC