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LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super HeroesVSLEGO® The Hobbit™

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

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

Quality
90Popularity
31Value
85
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−95% $0.90
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VS
LEGO® The Hobbit™

LEGO® The Hobbit™

Quality
65Popularity
30Value
58
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
Historical Low!
−90% $1.95
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Winner

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

12
LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes
12 of 14 metrics
LEGO® The Hobbit™
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.91 Wins
$1.95 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.90 Wins
$1.95 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-90% -
Sales Frequency
35 price changes Wins
10 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94.9% positive Wins
79.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.3K Wins
5.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.9K Wins
4.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
369 Wins
1.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
181 Wins
97 -
Steam Recommendations
7.2K Wins
5.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
39 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages
10 languages
Release Date
Jun 2012 -
Apr 2014 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItLEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Wait for SaleLEGO® The Hobbit™

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes
LEGO® The Hobbit™

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

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $0.90Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +240% $3.06View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2121% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +2121% $19.99View
LEGO® The Hobbit™

LEGO® The Hobbit™

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −90% $1.95Buy Now
Steam
Steam +925% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +925% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (7,292 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
7,292 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.90 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-28% player decline
99 concurrent players — niche audience

LEGO® The Hobbit™

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

79% positive (5,006 reviews) — mostly positive
5,006 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$1.95 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-14% minor player decrease
101 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super HeroesLEGO® The Hobbit™
Release Date
June 22, 2012
April 8, 2014
Developers
TT Games
Feral Interactive (Mac), Traveller's Tales
Publishers
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Feral Interactive (Mac), Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
39

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

Recommended

Recommended
  • Processor: Quad core CPU 2.7 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or better; ATI HD3870 or better
  • Additional: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible computer required

LEGO® The Hobbit™

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8
  • Processor: AMD or Intel Quad Core running at 4*2600 Mhz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 or ATI Radeon HD 5850 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Windows XP and DirectX® 9.0b and below not supported

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes or LEGO® The Hobbit™?

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes won the comparison against LEGO® The Hobbit™ 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 LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes worth buying over LEGO® The Hobbit™?

Based on the metrics, LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes 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. LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC

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