Darksiders III vs God of War Ragnarök
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
God of War Ragnarök wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Darksiders III is $29.93 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Darksiders III | God of War Ragnarök |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 70 | 76 |
| Quality | 72 | 90 |
| Value | 83 | 83 |
| Popularity | 33 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.28 | $31.21 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.9% positive | 89.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 92 | 1.8K |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Darksiders III | God of War Ragnarök |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 27, 2018 | September 19, 2024 |
| Developers | Gunfire Games | Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive |
| Publishers | THQ Nordic | PlayStation Publishing LLC |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 64 bit | Windows 10 20H1 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-3930K (3.2 GHz)/AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (3.2 GHz) or better | Intel i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 with 4 GB VRAM | NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 5700 or Intel Arc A770 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 25 GB available space | 190 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Darksiders III or God of War Ragnarök?
God of War Ragnarök won the comparison against Darksiders III 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 Darksiders III worth buying over God of War Ragnarök?
Based on the metrics, God of War Ragnarök 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 24, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC