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

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Quality
61Popularity
51Value
39
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
$110.87
Buy
VS
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

Quality
68Popularity
48Value
90
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−57% $3.00
Buy

Winner

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001) wins 7 of 12 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
5
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
5 of 12 metrics
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)
7 of 12 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$110.87 -
$3.00 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$66.94 -
$3.00 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-57% Wins
Sales Frequency
153 price changes Wins
1 price change -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
73.7% positive Wins
66.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.6K Wins
907 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
607 -
Negative Steam Reviews
416 -
300 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Steam Recommendations
1.6K Wins
906 -
Features
Features & content
Supported Languages
1 language
1 language
Release Date
Sep 1999 -
Dec 2012 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

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:
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

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

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

2 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO$110.87Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +58% $174.80View
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −57% $3.00Buy
Steam
Steam +133% $6.99View

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

74% positive (1,584 reviews): mostly positive
1,584 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$110.87: high price

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players: niche audience

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

67% positive (907 reviews): mixed opinions
Metacritic 77/100: generally favorable from critics
907 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$3.00: very accessible price
57% off: solid discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity
Game detailsLegacy of Kain: Soul ReaverLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)
Release date
September 8, 1999
December 6, 2012
Developers
Crystal Dynamics
Crystal Dynamics
Publishers
Crystal Dynamics
Crystal Dynamics
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Which is better: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver or Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)?

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001) won the comparison against Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 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 worth buying over Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)?

Based on the metrics, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001) 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. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:17 AM UTC

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