Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered vs Shadow Man Remastered
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered is $1.65 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered | Shadow Man Remastered |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 48 | 69 |
| Quality | 73 | 75 |
| Value | 35 | 93 |
| Popularity | 28 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.33 | $3.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.9% positive | 94.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 30 | 12 |
Where to buy
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Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered | Shadow Man Remastered |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 10, 2024 | April 15, 2021 |
| Developers | Aspyr, Crystal Dynamics | Nightdive Studios, Acclaim Studios Teesside |
| Publishers | Aspyr | Nightdive Studios, Atari |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800 | Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD A10-7800 APU or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDA RTX 2080 /Radeon RX 6750 | — |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 (64-bit required) |
| Sound Card (minimum) | — | 100% DirectX compatible sound card or onboard sound |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | — | Intel CPUs rendering graphics may not be Vulkan compatible. |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered or Shadow Man Remastered?
Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered won the comparison against Shadow Man Remastered 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 Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered worth buying over Shadow Man Remastered?
Based on the metrics, Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered 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 Man Remastered currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC