Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Lords of the Fallen
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Lords of the Fallen wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Lords of the Fallen is $2.46 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen | Lords of the Fallen |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 71 | 69 |
| Quality | 86 | 70 |
| Value | 72 | 82 |
| Popularity | 37 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.69 | $2.23 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.5% positive | 69% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 583 | 597 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen | Lords of the Fallen |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 15, 2016 | October 13, 2023 |
| Developers | Capcom | CI Games |
| Publishers | Capcom | CI Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4770K or equivalent | intel i7 8700 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or equivalent | 8GBs VRAM | NVIDIA RTX-2080 | AMD Radeon RX 6700 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen or Lords of the Fallen?
Lords of the Fallen won the comparison against Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen 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 Lords of the Fallen?
Based on the metrics, Lords of the Fallen 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. Lords of the Fallen currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC