Darksiders™VSDarksiders II Deathinitive Edition
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
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
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Darksiders™
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Darksiders™
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (64bit)
- Processor: Any Quad-core AMD or Intel Processor
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 512MB Video Card or AMD equivalent
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 13 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound card
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Darksiders™ or Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition?
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition won the comparison against Darksiders™ 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™ worth buying over Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition?
Based on the metrics, Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition 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. Darksiders™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 09:03 PM UTC