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Blades of TimeVSDevil May Cry 5

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

Blades of Time

Blades of Time

Quality
71Popularity
24Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
Devil May Cry 5

Devil May Cry 5

Quality
94Popularity
42Value
68
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-64% $10.84
Buy Now

Winner

Devil May Cry 5 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.

2
Blades of Time
2 of 15 metrics
Devil May Cry 5
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 Wins
$10.84 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$7.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-64% Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
104 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
63/100 -
89/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
81% positive -
96.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
998 -
114.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
808 -
110.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
190 Wins
4.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
3.3K Wins
Steam Recommendations
998 -
111.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
35 -
55 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2012 -
Mar 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
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.

Worth ItDevil May Cry 5

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:
Blades of Time
Devil May Cry 5

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

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
Devil May Cry 5

Devil May Cry 5

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -64% $10.84Buy Now
Steam
Steam +177% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

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

Devil May Cry 5

Quality

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

96% positive (114,208 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 89/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
114,208 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$10.84 — reasonable price
64% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

-67% player drop
1,963 concurrent players — solid base
331 new reviews — still being discovered
114,208 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBlades of TimeDevil May Cry 5
Release Date
April 20, 2012
March 7, 2019
Developers
Gaijin Entertainment Corporation
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publishers
Gaijin Entertainment Corporation
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
35
55

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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

Devil May Cry 5

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3770, AMD FX™-9590, or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 with 6GB VRAM, AMD Radeon™ RX 480 with 8GB VRAM, or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 35 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: *Xinput support Controllers recommended *Internet connection required for game activation. (Network connectivity uses Steam® developed by Valve® Corporation.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Blades of Time or Devil May Cry 5?

Devil May Cry 5 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 5?

Based on the metrics, Devil May Cry 5 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 5 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:19 PM UTC

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