Dragon Age: OriginsVSDragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 11 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
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just 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: 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.
Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price too high for what's offered — better options available.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1) or Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core 2.7 Ghz Processor or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB (3GB Vista and Windows 7)
- Graphics: ATI 3850 512 MB or NVidia 8800GTS 512MB or greater
- DirectX®: DirectX (November 2007)
- Hard Drive: 20 GB HD space
- Sound: Direct X Compatible Sound Card
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Dragon Age: Origins or Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition?
Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition won the comparison against Dragon Age: Origins 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: Origins worth buying over Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition?
Based on the metrics, Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate 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: Origins currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 11:44 AM UTC