Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen vs The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is $1.30 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 | The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 71 | 72 |
| Quality | 86 | 94 |
| Value | 72 | 69 |
| Popularity | 37 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.69 | $5.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.5% positive | 95% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 583 | 304 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$4.69−84%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$5.67−81%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$6.57−78%Buy The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
Side by side over time
Dragon's Dogma: Dark ArisenThe Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen | The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 15, 2016 | June 16, 2009 |
| Developers | Capcom | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publishers | Capcom | Bethesda Softworks |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4770K or equivalent | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or equivalent | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen or The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition?
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen won the comparison against The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year 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 The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year 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, 01:41 PM UTC