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DEATH STRANDINGVSShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Quality
82Popularity
39Value
78
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−89% $4.56
Buy

Winner

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Buy on Kinguin
4
DEATH STRANDING
4 of 15 metrics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$4.56 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$4.00 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
102 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
77/100 -
Steam Review Score
92.6% positive Wins
84.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
50.9K -
72.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
47.1K -
61.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
3.8K Wins
10.9K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
77 -
804 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
72.8K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
99 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2020 Wins
Sep 2018 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeDEATH STRANDING

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

Worth ItShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
DEATH STRANDING
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

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 STRANDING

DEATH STRANDING

No deals available
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $4.56Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +23% $5.63View
GamersGate
GamersGate$39.60View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$39.99View
Steam
Steam$39.99View

DEATH STRANDING

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

93% positive (50,853 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100: high marks from professional reviewers
50,853 reviews: very large sample

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 13% in recent days
96 concurrent players: niche audience
50,853 total reviews: major title

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

85% positive (72,029 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 77/100: generally favorable from critics
72,029 reviews: very large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.56: very accessible price
89% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($4.00)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players down 16% in recent days
752 concurrent players: smaller but active
72,029 total reviews: major title
Game detailsDEATH STRANDINGShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Release date
July 14, 2020
September 14, 2018
Developers
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
Eidos-Montréal, Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac), Nixxes, Feral interactive (Linux)
Publishers
505 Games
Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral interactive (Linux)
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
—
99

DEATH STRANDING

No PC requirements data available

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 4770K, 3.40 Ghz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 3.20 Ghz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 480, 8GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
Which is better: DEATH STRANDING or Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition?

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition won the comparison against DEATH STRANDING 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 STRANDING worth buying over Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition?

Based on the metrics, Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive 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. Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 08:40 AM UTC

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