LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ vs Mini Ninjas
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ is $0.66 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ | Mini Ninjas |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 65 |
| Quality | 86 | 84 |
| Value | 34 | 73 |
| Popularity | 32 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.37 | $2.10 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.5% positive | 90.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 201 | 9 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ | Mini Ninjas |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 27, 2012 | September 8, 2009 |
| Developers | Traveller's Tales | IO Interactive |
| Publishers | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows XP and Vista |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel/Athlon Dual Core Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 1024MB system RAM (2GB Vista) |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | ATI Radeon X1300 or higher / Nvidia Geforce 6600 or higher with 512MB video RAM (shader model 3 required) |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 5.85GB free space |
| Sound (minimum) | — | DirectX 9 compatible sound card |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ or Mini Ninjas?
LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ won the comparison against Mini Ninjas 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® The Lord of the Rings™ worth buying over Mini Ninjas?
Based on the metrics, LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ 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. Mini Ninjas currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:19 PM UTC