Divinity II: Developer's CutVSThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Better Deal· SteamWinner
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 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.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Divinity II: Developer's Cut
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Steady player base with a dedicated community keeping it alive.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Divinity II: Developer's Cut
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
- Processor: Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB
- Storage: 12 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Divinity II: Developer's Cut or The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition won the comparison against Divinity II: Developer's Cut 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 Divinity II: Developer's Cut worth buying over The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
Based on the metrics, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special 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. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:54 PM UTC