LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ vs The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game is $0.31 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™ | The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 55 | 46 |
| Quality | 86 | 70 |
| Value | 34 | 34 |
| Popularity | 32 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.37 | $1.09 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.5% positive | 86.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 201 | 51 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™
The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$1.13−94%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$1.35−93%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$1.59−92%Buy Side by side over time
LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game
Details and requirements
| Item | LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ | The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 27, 2012 | September 22, 2017 |
| Developers | Traveller's Tales | Traveller's Tales, TT Games |
| Publishers | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x86 and x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-2500K (4 * 3300) or equivalent / AMD FX-6100 (6 * 3300) or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 750 Ti (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7850 (2048 MB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ or The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game?
The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game won the comparison against LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ 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 The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game?
Based on the metrics, The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC