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EnclaveVSThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Enclave

Enclave

Quality
72Popularity
27Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-90% $0.96
Buy Now
VS
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

Quality
96Popularity
37Value
59
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-89% $1.62
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Enclave
7 of 14 metrics
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.96 Wins
$4.68 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.60 Wins
$1.62 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-69% -
Sales Frequency
66 price changes Wins
31 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
71/100 -
94/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
76.1% positive -
94.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K -
42.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K -
40.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
439 Wins
2.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
534 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.8K -
42.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2013 Wins
Jun 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEnclave

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

Worth ItThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Enclave
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

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

Enclave

Enclave

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $0.96Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +420% $4.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +941% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +941% $9.99View
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $1.62Buy Now
Steam
Steam +825% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Enclave

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

76% positive (1,837 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 71/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,837 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.96 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +50%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (42,492 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 94/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
42,492 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$1.62 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-64% player drop
304 concurrent players — smaller but active
42,492 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEnclaveThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Release Date
October 4, 2013
June 16, 2009
Developers
Starbreeze
Bethesda Game Studios
Publishers
Topware Interactive
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Enclave

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: Intel or AMD Multi-Core CPU with 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: with Shader 2.0 support and 256 MB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: required
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard, Mouse

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Enclave or The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)?

Enclave and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Enclave worth buying over The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Enclave currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:29 AM UTC

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