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

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

Fable Anniversary

Fable Anniversary

Quality
70Popularity
34Value
52
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 40 minutes
−9% $31.83
Buy Now
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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
86
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−89% $1.62
Buy Now

Winner

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

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5
Fable Anniversary
5 of 15 metrics
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$31.83 -
$3.74 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.54 -
$1.62 Wins
Best Current Discount
-9% -
-75% Wins
Sales Frequency
168 price changes Wins
28 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
94/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
86% positive -
94.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
14.6K -
42.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
12.6K -
40.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
2.0K Wins
2.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
148 -
455 Wins
Steam Recommendations
14.1K -
42.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2014 Wins
Jun 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeFable Anniversary

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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

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

Time Range:
Fable Anniversary
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

Fable Anniversary

Fable Anniversary

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GAMIVO
GAMIVO −9% $31.83Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $32.38View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +10% $34.99View
Steam
Steam +10% $34.99View
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 +131% $3.74View

Fable Anniversary

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

86% positive (14,583 reviews) — very positive reception
14,583 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$31.83 — mid-range price
9% off — minor discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +91%
201 concurrent players — smaller but active
14,583 total reviews — proven game with large community

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

Quality

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

95% positive (42,770 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 94/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
42,770 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$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.

-10% minor player decrease
397 concurrent players — smaller but active
42,770 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsFable AnniversaryThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Release Date
September 12, 2014
June 16, 2009
Developers
Lionhead Studios
Bethesda Game Studios
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
50

Fable Anniversary

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core2 Quad 2.33GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

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

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Fable Anniversary or The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)?

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) won the comparison against Fable Anniversary 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 Fable Anniversary worth buying over The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)?

Based on the metrics, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) 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. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 05:36 PM UTC

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