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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Quality
86Popularity
37Value
75
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 7 hours
−81% $5.57
Buy Now
VS
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

Quality
65Popularity
31Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 11 hours
−77% $9.11
Buy Now

Winner

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
11 of 15 metrics
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.57 Wins
$9.11 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.61 Wins
$7.66 -
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
-77% -
Sales Frequency
190 price changes Wins
148 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
88.5% positive Wins
78% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
37.3K Wins
6.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
33.0K Wins
4.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.3K -
1.4K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
456 Wins
179 -
Steam Recommendations
36.6K Wins
6.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
59 -
69 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2016 -
Sep 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItDragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

MaybeKingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

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's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −81% $5.57Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +68% $9.34View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99View
Steam
Steam$29.99View
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −77% $9.11Buy Now
Steam
Steam +10% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$39.99View

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Quality

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

89% positive (37,312 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
37,312 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$5.57 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +54%
586 concurrent players — smaller but active
37,312 total reviews — proven game with large community

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

78% positive (6,232 reviews) — mostly positive
6,232 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.11 — very accessible price
77% off — massive discount
Historical low: $6.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Strong +47% player growth
154 concurrent players — smaller but active
Game DetailsDragon's Dogma: Dark ArisenKingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Release Date
January 15, 2016
September 8, 2020
Developers
Capcom
KAIKO, Big Huge Games, 38 Studios
Publishers
Capcom
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
59
69

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.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, Windows, 8, Windows 10 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel or AMD Quad Core CPU 3 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 Feature Level AMD or NVIDIA Card with 2 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
Which is better: Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen or Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning?

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen won the comparison against Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning 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's Dogma: Dark Arisen worth buying over Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning?

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. Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 04:36 PM UTC

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