DARK SOULS™ IIVSDARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
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DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
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.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
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 time
DARK 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™: REMASTERED
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.
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™: REMASTERED
Which is better: DARK SOULS™ II or DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED?
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED 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™: REMASTERED?
Based on the metrics, DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED 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™: REMASTERED currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:13 AM UTC