DarkRay vs The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. DarkRay is $24.80 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DarkRay | The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 47 | 73 |
| Quality | 44 | 74 |
| Value | 68 | 87 |
| Popularity | 20 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.99 | $26.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 68.8% positive | 90.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 2.7K |
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Details and requirements
| Item | DarkRay | The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 19, 2026 | April 3, 2025 |
| Developers | EuroGamesStudio | Nixxes Software, Naughty Dog LLC |
| Publishers | EuroGamesStudio | PlayStation Publishing LLC |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 | Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel™ Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 | Intel Core i5-8600, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 14 GB available space | 150 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DarkRay or The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered?
The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered won the comparison against DarkRay 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 DarkRay worth buying over The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered?
Based on the metrics, The Last of Us™ Part II 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. The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:52 PM UTC