God of War vs Phantom Blade Zero
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
God of War wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. God of War is $37.52 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 | Phantom Blade Zero |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Not Enough Data | 84 | 58 |
| Quality | 96 | 50 |
| Value | 93 | 73 |
| Popularity | 42 | 0 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $15.39 | $52.91 |
| Steam Review Score | 96% positive | N/A |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.0K | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | God of War | Phantom Blade Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 14, 2022 | October 28, 2026 |
| Developers | Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive | S-GAME Studio |
| Publishers | PlayStation Publishing LLC | S-GAME Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10/11 (64bit required) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-6600k (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G (4 core 3.6 GHz) | Intel Core i5-10600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 570 (4 GB) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 70 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: God of War or Phantom Blade Zero?
God of War won the comparison against Phantom Blade Zero 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 worth buying over Phantom Blade Zero?
Based on the metrics, God of War 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 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:50 PM UTC