God of War Ragnarök vs The Relic: First Guardian
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
God of War Ragnarök wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Relic: First Guardian is $15.71 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | God of War Ragnarök | The Relic: First Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 76 | 44 |
| Quality | 90 | 39 |
| Value | 83 | 68 |
| Popularity | 37 | 18 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $31.21 | $15.50 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.5% positive | 43.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.8K | 3 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | God of War Ragnarök | The Relic: First Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 19, 2024 | July 30, 2026 |
| Developers | Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive | Project Cloud Games |
| Publishers | PlayStation Publishing LLC | Perp Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 20H1 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel i5-12650H / Ryzen 7 5800 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 5700 or Intel Arc A770 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 190 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: God of War Ragnarök or The Relic: First Guardian?
God of War Ragnarök won the comparison against The Relic: First Guardian 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 God of War Ragnarök worth buying over The Relic: First Guardian?
Based on the metrics, God of War Ragnarök 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. God of War Ragnarök currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC