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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
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Winner

DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

14
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
14 of 15 metrics
Riders of Icarus
1 of 15 metrics
1

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.89 Wins
N/A -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.84 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-1% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
92 price changes Wins
0 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93% positive Wins
71.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
43.4K Wins
725 -
Positive Steam Reviews
40.4K Wins
519 -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.0K -
206 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
330 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
43.1K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
42 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2020 Wins
Jul 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.

Wait for SaleRiders of Icarus

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
Riders of Icarus

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

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Steam
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Riders of Icarus

Riders of Icarus

No deals available

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

Riders of Icarus

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

72% positive (725 reviews) — mostly positive
725 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROTRiders of Icarus
Release Date
January 16, 2020
July 6, 2016
Developers
CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.
WeMade, VALOFE
Publishers
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
VALOFE
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
42

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

Riders of Icarus

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT or Riders of Icarus?

DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT won the comparison against Riders of Icarus 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 Riders of Icarus?

Based on the metrics, DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT 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 BALL Z: KAKAROT currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:35 AM UTC

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