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Dragon Age II: Ultimate EditionVSDragon Age: Origins

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

Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition

Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition

Quality
81Popularity
31Value
36
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 39 days
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
Dragon Age: Origins

Dragon Age: Origins

Quality
92Popularity
32Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 hours
$13.58
Buy Now

Winner

Dragon Age: Origins wins 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.

3
Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition
3 of 13 metrics
Dragon Age: Origins
10 of 13 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$13.58 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 Wins
N/A -
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
45 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100 -
91/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
81.2% positive -
91.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
6.8K -
9.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
5.5K -
8.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.3K -
750 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
185 Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
6.8K -
9.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
7 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2020 Wins
Nov 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDragon Age II: Ultimate Edition

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeDragon Age: Origins

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition
Dragon Age: Origins

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

Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition

Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
Dragon Age: Origins

Dragon Age: Origins

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin$13.58Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

81% positive (6,787 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
6,787 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

Player count surging +62%
271 concurrent players — smaller but active

Dragon Age: Origins

Quality

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

92% positive (9,110 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 91/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
9,110 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$13.58 — reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

11 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDragon Age II: Ultimate EditionDragon Age: Origins
Release Date
June 4, 2020
November 6, 2009
Developers
BioWare
BioWare
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition

Recommended

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

No PC requirements data available

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: Jul 21, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC

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