Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition vs Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is $0.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition | Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 64 | 65 |
| Quality | 67 | 66 |
| Value | 79 | 80 |
| Popularity | 32 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.80 | $3.90 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.7% positive | 78.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 72 | 183 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate EditionDarksiders II Deathinitive Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition | Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 27, 2013 | November 5, 2015 |
| Developers | Climax Studios, MercurySteam | THQ Nordic, Gunfire Games |
| Publishers | KONAMI | THQ Nordic |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or higher | Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (64bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core CPU | Any Quad-core AMD or Intel Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Direct X11 compatible video card with 1024Mb Ram | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 512MB Video Card or AMD equivalent |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 11 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 15 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition or Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition?
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition 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 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition worth buying over Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition?
Based on the metrics, Darksiders II Deathinitive 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. Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:36 PM UTC