Just Cause™ 3 vs Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rise of the Tomb Raider™ wins 12 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Rise of the Tomb Raider™ is $1.40 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Just Cause™ 3 | Rise of the Tomb Raider™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 72 | 76 |
| Quality | 81 | 92 |
| Value | 75 | 76 |
| Popularity | 41 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.28 | $3.11 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.3% positive | 94.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.0K | 1.1K |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Just Cause™ 3 | Rise of the Tomb Raider™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 30, 2015 | February 9, 2016 |
| Developers | Avalanche Studios | Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i7-3770K |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GTX 980Ti 2560x1440 or NVIDIA GTX 970 1920x1080 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 25 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Just Cause™ 3 or Rise of the Tomb Raider™?
Rise of the Tomb Raider™ won the comparison against Just Cause™ 3 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 Just Cause™ 3 worth buying over Rise of the Tomb Raider™?
Based on the metrics, Rise of the Tomb Raider™ 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. Rise of the Tomb Raider™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC