Castlevania Advance Collection vs Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Castlevania Advance Collection wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001) is $3.98 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Castlevania Advance Collection | Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001) |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 65 |
| Quality | 73 | 68 |
| Value | 72 | 75 |
| Popularity | 27 | 48 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.99 | $3.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.3% positive | 66.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 170 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Castlevania Advance Collection
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$6.99−65%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$10.00−50%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$19.99Buy Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)
Side by side over time
Castlevania Advance CollectionLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)
Details and requirements
| Item | Castlevania Advance Collection | Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001) |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 23, 2021 | December 6, 2012 |
| Developers | KONAMI | Crystal Dynamics |
| Publishers | KONAMI | Crystal Dynamics |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 - 64bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-6300 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 750Ti (VRAM 2GB) | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Castlevania Advance Collection or Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)?
Castlevania Advance Collection won the comparison against Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001) 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 Castlevania Advance Collection worth buying over Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)?
Based on the metrics, Castlevania Advance Collection 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. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC