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Death end re;QuestVSRuined King: A League of Legends Story™

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Death end re;Quest

Death end re;Quest

Quality
63Popularity
24Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-94% $1.74
Buy Now
VS

Winner

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™ wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

5
Death end re;Quest
5 of 14 metrics
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.74 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.74 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
33 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
78% positive -
88.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.0K -
10.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
798 -
9.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
225 Wins
1.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
24 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.0K -
10.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
39 -
52 Wins
Supported Languages
3 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2019 -
Nov 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDeath end re;Quest

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeRuined King: A League of Legends Story™

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Death end re;Quest
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Death end re;Quest

Death end re;Quest

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $1.74Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +503% $10.50View
Steam
Steam +1624% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1624% $29.99View
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Death end re;Quest

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

78% positive (1,023 reviews) — mostly positive
1,023 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.74 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-88% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

89% positive (10,531 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
10,531 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-62% player drop
15 concurrent players — niche audience
10,531 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDeath end re;QuestRuined King: A League of Legends Story™
Release Date
May 16, 2019
November 16, 2021
Developers
Idea Factory, Compile Heart
Airship Syndicate
Publishers
Idea Factory International
Riot Forge
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
39
52

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Death end re;Quest

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit (DirectX 11 equivalent)
  • Processor: Intel i5 3.3GHz or AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960、ATI Mobility Radeon R9 290 or better
  • Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX) compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Requires SSE4.2 compatible PC

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10, 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-6100, AMD FX-8120
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 660Ti, Radeon HD 7950
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Recommended for 1440p, 60FPS on High Settings

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Death end re;Quest or Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™?

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™ won the comparison against Death end re;Quest 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 Death end re;Quest worth buying over Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™?

Based on the metrics, Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™ 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. Death end re;Quest currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC

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