DARK SOULS™ IIVSDARK SOULS™ III
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Winner
DARK SOULS™ III wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeDARK SOULS™ II
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price too high for what's offered: better options available.
Popularity
Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.
DARK SOULS™ III
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Unfavorable value right now: better ways to spend your money.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active: niche experience.
DARK SOULS™ II
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8
- Processor: Intel® CoreTM i3 2100 3.10GHz or AMD® A8 3870K 3.0GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 or ATI Radeon™ HD 6870 or higher
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9 sound device
- Additional Notes: Controller support: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) recommended
DARK SOULS™ III
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD® FX-8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 series
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
- Additional Notes: Internet connection required for online play and product activation
Which is better: DARK SOULS™ II or DARK SOULS™ III?
DARK SOULS™ III won the comparison against DARK SOULS™ II 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 worth buying over DARK SOULS™ III?
Based on the metrics, DARK SOULS™ 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 03:44 AM UTC