Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition vs Devil May Cry HD Collection
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Devil May Cry HD Collection wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition is $3.85 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition | Devil May Cry HD Collection |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 65 | 53 |
| Quality | 71 | 76 |
| Value | 74 | 37 |
| Popularity | 34 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.57 | $8.42 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.4% positive | 93.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 186 | 466 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition | Devil May Cry HD Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 23, 2015 | March 13, 2018 |
| Developers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publishers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, Windows 8.1 / Windows 11 | WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT) / 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 3.0GHz, AMD FX-4100 3.6 GHz / Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-8350K, AMD Ryzen 7 2700 | Intel® Core™ i7 3770 3.4GHz or AMD equivalent or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GTX 570, AMD Radeon(TM) HD 7790 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, Radeon RX Vega | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 27 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition or Devil May Cry HD Collection?
Devil May Cry HD Collection won the comparison against Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition 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 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition worth buying over Devil May Cry HD Collection?
Based on the metrics, Devil May Cry HD Collection 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. Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC