DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin vs Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014 is $14.71 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin | Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 61 | 46 |
| Quality | 82 | 63 |
| Value | 44 | 33 |
| Popularity | 41 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $16.60 | $1.61 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.7% positive | 58.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3.7K | 29 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin | Lords 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 |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit | Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1) or Windows 8 (only 64 bit OSs |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz | Intel Core i7-3770 @3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 X8 @ 4 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 560 ti or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
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. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC