Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain vs Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003) wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain is $4.15 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain | Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 51 | 57 |
| Quality | 56 | 77 |
| Value | 64 | 40 |
| Popularity | 25 | 49 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.84 | N/A |
| Steam Review Score | 66.5% positive | 84.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.84−59%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$3.02−57%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$6.99Buy Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain | Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 24, 2013 | December 6, 2012 |
| Developers | — | Crystal Dynamics |
| Publishers | Crystal Dynamics | Crystal Dynamics |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain or Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)?
Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003) won the comparison against Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain 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 Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain worth buying over Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)?
Based on the metrics, Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003) 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. Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC