DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED vs Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King is $13.46 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™: REMASTERED | Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 74 | 59 |
| Quality | 90 | 64 |
| Value | 74 | 62 |
| Popularity | 42 | 45 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $18.09 | $4.63 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.2% positive | 67.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3.3K | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$18.09−55%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$18.80−53%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$39.99Buy Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$4.63−54%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$4.75−52%Buy 
Steam Official store$6.99−30%Buy Side by side over time
DARK SOULS™: REMASTEREDShattered - Tale of the Forgotten King
Details and requirements
| Item | DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED | Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 23, 2018 | February 17, 2021 |
| Developers | QLOC, FromSoftware, Inc. | Redlock Studio |
| Publishers | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc. | Redlock Studio, Plug In Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | IntelCore i5-7600 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 15 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | — | Controller recommended |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED or Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King?
Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King won the comparison against DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED 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™: REMASTERED worth buying over Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King?
Based on the metrics, Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King 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 24, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC