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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

Quality
85Popularity
38Value
56
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-1% $19.89
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Quality
86Popularity
37Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-87% $3.87
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Winner

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
7 of 15 metrics
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.89 -
$3.87 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.84 -
$3.61 Wins
Best Current Discount
-1% -
-87% Wins
Sales Frequency
92 price changes -
110 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
93% positive Wins
88.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
43.4K Wins
37.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
40.4K Wins
32.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.0K Wins
4.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
332 -
340 Wins
Steam Recommendations
43.1K Wins
36.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
42 -
59 Wins
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2020 Wins
Jan 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

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

Worth ItDragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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 BALL Z: KAKAROT

DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -1% $19.89Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1% $19.99View
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -87% $3.87Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +675% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +675% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

93% positive (43,398 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
43,398 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$19.89 — reasonable price
1% off — minor discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-43% player decline
254 concurrent players — smaller but active
43,398 total reviews — proven game with large community

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

88% positive (36,971 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
36,971 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.87 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Historical low: $3.16 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-24% minor player decrease
341 concurrent players — smaller but active
36,971 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROTDragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Release Date
January 16, 2020
January 15, 2016
Developers
CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.
Capcom
Publishers
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Capcom
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
42
59

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 or Radeon R9 280X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card or onboard audio chip
  • Additional Notes: 1) Supports Keyboard+Mouse and XInput/DirectInput devices including Xbox 360, Xbox One, DualShock4 and Steam Controller.
    2) Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT or Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen?

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen won the comparison against DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT 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 BALL Z: KAKAROT worth buying over Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen?

Based on the metrics, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen 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's Dogma: Dark Arisen currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:56 PM UTC

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