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DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First SinVSLords Of The Fallen™ 2014

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

Quality
82Popularity
40Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−58% $16.60
Buy Now
VS
Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014

Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014

Quality
63Popularity
33Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−95% $1.61
Buy Now

Winner

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

8
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
8 of 14 metrics
Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$17.81 -
$2.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$16.60 -
$1.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-55% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
32 price changes Wins
31 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
75/100 -
Steam Review Score
84.7% positive Wins
58.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
82.9K Wins
13.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
70.2K Wins
7.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
12.7K -
5.5K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.5K Wins
23 -
Steam Recommendations
82.8K Wins
13.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
38 -
56 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2015 Wins
Oct 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeLords Of The Fallen™ 2014

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014

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

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −58% $16.60Buy Now
Steam
Steam +141% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +141% $39.99View
Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014

Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $1.61Buy Now
Steam
Steam +86% $2.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

85% positive (82,868 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
82,868 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$16.60 — reasonable price
58% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Player count surging +62%
1,706 concurrent players — solid base
82,868 total reviews — major title

Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

58% positive (13,333 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
13,333 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.61 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.49)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +333%
39 concurrent players — niche audience
13,333 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First SinLords Of The Fallen™ 2014
Release Date
April 1, 2015
October 28, 2014
Developers
FromSoftware, Inc.
CI Games, Deck 13
Publishers
Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc.
CI Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
38
56

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit
  • Processor: AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 23 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device

Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1) or Windows 8 (only 64 bit OSs
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 @3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 X8 @ 4 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 ti or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin or Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014?

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin won the comparison against Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014 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 DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin worth buying over Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014?

Based on the metrics, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin 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. Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 07:28 AM UTC

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