Dragon Age: Origins vs Drakensang
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dragon Age: Origins wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Drakensang is $19.51 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: Origins | Drakensang |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 54 |
| Quality | 92 | 77 |
| Value | 40 | 53 |
| Popularity | 32 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $27.52 | $8.01 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.8% positive | 81.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 12 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dragon Age: Origins | Drakensang |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 6, 2009 | March 9, 2009 |
| Developers | BioWare | Radon Labs |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | DTP Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows XP / Vista |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E8200 2.6 GHz or better processor |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2 GB RAM for Windows® XP, 3 GB RAM for Windows® Vista |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or similar video card |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 10 GB Hard Drive Space |
| Sound (minimum) | — | DirectX® 9c compatible Sound Card |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dragon Age: Origins or Drakensang?
Dragon Age: Origins won the comparison against Drakensang 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 Drakensang?
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. Drakensang currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:26 PM UTC