DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT vs Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is $9.36 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT | Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 69 | 71 |
| Quality | 85 | 86 |
| Value | 66 | 72 |
| Popularity | 38 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.05 | $4.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 93% positive | 88.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 398 | 583 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT | Dragon'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 |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 7/8/10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-4770K or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 960 or Radeon R9 280X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0c |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC