Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition vs Darksiders III
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Darksiders III wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Darksiders III is $2.53 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 III |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 64 | 70 |
| Quality | 67 | 72 |
| Value | 79 | 83 |
| Popularity | 32 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.80 | $1.28 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.7% positive | 75.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 72 | 92 |
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 III
Details and requirements
| Item | Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition | Darksiders III |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 27, 2013 | November 27, 2018 |
| Developers | Climax Studios, MercurySteam | Gunfire Games |
| Publishers | KONAMI | THQ Nordic |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or higher | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core CPU | Intel Core i7-3930K (3.2 GHz)/AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (3.2 GHz) or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Direct X11 compatible video card with 1024Mb Ram | AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 with 4 GB VRAM |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 11 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 15 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition or Darksiders III?
Darksiders III 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 III?
Based on the metrics, Darksiders III 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 III currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:23 PM UTC