Dragon Age II: Ultimate EditionVSDragon Age: Origins
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition
Better Deal· Steam
Winner
Dragon Age: Origins wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 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 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.
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
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeScore Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Dragon Age: Origins
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price too high for what's offered — better options available.
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
Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition
Recommended
- OS *: Windows Vista with SP3, SP2 or windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz Processor or equivalent; AMD Phenom II X3 Triple core 2.8 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: ATI 3850 512 MB or greater; NVIDIA 8800 GTS 512 MB or greater
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 7 GB available space
Dragon Age: Origins
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition or Dragon Age: Origins?
Dragon Age: Origins won the comparison against Dragon Age II: Ultimate 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 Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition worth buying over Dragon Age: Origins?
Based on the metrics, Dragon Age: Origins 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. Dragon Age: Origins currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 11:44 AM UTC