Dragon Age™ Inquisition vs Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Dragon Age™ Inquisition is $40.41 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dragon Age™ Inquisition | Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 78 | 58 |
| Quality | 79 | 90 |
| Value | 99 | 35 |
| Popularity | 35 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.19 | $28.61 |
| Steam Review Score | 76% positive | 91.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 466 | 2.0K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Dragon Age™ Inquisition
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dragon Age™ Inquisition | Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 4, 2020 | May 14, 2021 |
| Developers | BioWare | BioWare |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | Electronic Arts |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or 8.1, 64-bit | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Six core @ 3.2 GHz/ix core @ 3.2 GHz Processor (Intel): Quad core @ 3.0 GHz | Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon HD 7870 or R9 270/Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 | GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 26 GB available space | 120 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dragon Age™ Inquisition or Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition?
Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition won the comparison against Dragon Age™ Inquisition 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™ Inquisition worth buying over Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition?
Based on the metrics, Mass Effect™ Legendary 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. Dragon Age™ Inquisition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:39 PM UTC