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Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUTVSShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

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

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

Quality
76Popularity
40Value
71
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 16 hours
−44% $33.30
Buy
VS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Quality
82Popularity
39Value
78
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−89% $4.56
Buy

Winner

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition wins 8 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.

Buy on Kinguin
7
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
7 of 15 metrics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$33.30 -
$4.56 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$31.37 -
$4.00 Wins
Best Current Discount
-44% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
175 price changes Wins
102 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
94% positive Wins
84.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
65.3K -
72.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
61.3K Wins
61.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.9K Wins
10.9K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3.2K Wins
804 -
Steam Recommendations
64.3K -
72.8K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
77 -
99 Wins
Supported Languages
26 languages Wins
12 languages -
Release Date
May 2024 Wins
Sep 2018 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeGhost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Worth ItShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

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:
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

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

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −44% $33.30Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +80% $59.99View
Steam
Steam +80% $59.99View
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $4.56Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +23% $5.63View
GamersGate
GamersGate$39.60View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$39.99View
Steam
Steam$39.99View

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

94% positive (65,283 reviews): very positive reception
65,283 reviews: very large sample

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$33.30: mid-range price
44% off: decent discount
Near historical low ($31.37)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

Players up 35% in recent days
4,515 concurrent players: solid base
223 new reviews: still being discovered
65,283 total reviews: major title

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

85% positive (72,029 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 77/100: generally favorable from critics
72,029 reviews: very large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.56: very accessible price
89% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($4.00)

Popularity

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

Players down 16% in recent days
752 concurrent players: smaller but active
72,029 total reviews: major title
Game detailsGhost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUTShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Release date
May 16, 2024
September 14, 2018
Developers
Nixxes Software, Sucker Punch Productions
Eidos-Montréal, Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac), Nixxes, Feral interactive (Linux)
Publishers
PlayStation Publishing LLC
Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral interactive (Linux)
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
77
99

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
  • Storage: 75 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Required

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 4770K, 3.40 Ghz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 3.20 Ghz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 480, 8GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
Which is better: Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT or Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition?

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT 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 Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT worth buying over Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition?

Based on the metrics, Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition 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. Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC

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