Blades of Time vs Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition 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 | Blades of Time | Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 65 |
| Quality | 71 | 71 |
| Value | 60 | 74 |
| Popularity | 25 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.72 | $4.57 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.9% positive | 87.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 186 |
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Blades of Time | Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 20, 2012 | June 23, 2015 |
| Developers | Gaijin Entertainment Corporation | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publishers | Gaijin Entertainment Corporation | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 7, Windows 8.1 / Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 or AMD Phenom | Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 3.0GHz, AMD FX-4100 3.6 GHz / Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-8350K, AMD Ryzen 7 2700 |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | ATI Radeon 7750 or nVidia GTX 470 | NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GTX 570, AMD Radeon(TM) HD 7790 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, Radeon RX Vega |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 9.0c | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 3 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Blades of Time or Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition?
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition 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 Blades of Time worth buying over Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition?
Based on the metrics, Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition 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. Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC