Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is $15.40 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 | Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 71 | 72 |
| Quality | 86 | 87 |
| Value | 72 | 71 |
| Popularity | 37 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.69 | $20.09 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.5% positive | 87.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 583 | 852 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen | Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 15, 2016 | February 5, 2021 |
| Developers | Capcom | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Publishers | Capcom | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 | Windows® 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4770K or equivalent | Intel Core i7 6700K or over |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or over, VRAM 6GB or over |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen or Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition?
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen won the comparison against Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition 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 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition?
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, 11:33 AM UTC