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Lords of the FallenVSThe Elder Scrolls® Online

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

Lords of the Fallen

Lords of the Fallen

Quality
70Popularity
37Value
68
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−91% $2.81
Buy Now
VS
The Elder Scrolls® Online

The Elder Scrolls® Online

ActionAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
81Popularity
43Value
39
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−73% $5.42
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Winner

Lords of the Fallen wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

8
Lords of the Fallen
8 of 14 metrics
The Elder Scrolls® Online
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.81 Wins
$5.77 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.80 Wins
$4.25 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-71% -
Sales Frequency
145 price changes Wins
54 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
68.6% positive -
82.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
36.6K -
133.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
25.1K -
110.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
11.5K Wins
23.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.4K -
9.5K Wins
Steam Recommendations
36.6K -
133.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
77 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2023 Wins
May 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLords of the Fallen

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeThe Elder Scrolls® Online

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Lords of the Fallen
The Elder Scrolls® Online

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

Lords of the Fallen

Lords of the Fallen

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −91% $2.81Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +208% $8.65View
Steam
Steam +967% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +967% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +967% $29.99View
The Elder Scrolls® Online

The Elder Scrolls® Online

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −73% $5.42Buy Now
Eneba
Eneba +23% $6.67View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +269% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +269% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Lords of the Fallen

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

69% positive (36,543 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
36,543 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.81 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.80)

Popularity

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

-19% minor player decrease
1,342 concurrent players — solid base
36,543 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Elder Scrolls® Online

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

82% positive (133,733 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
133,733 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$5.42 — very accessible price
73% off — solid discount
Historical low: $4.25 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

+24% player growth
9,202 concurrent players — solid base
133,733 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLords of the FallenThe Elder Scrolls® Online
Release Date
October 13, 2023
May 22, 2017
Developers
CI Games
ZeniMax Online Studios
Publishers
CI Games
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
77

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Lords of the Fallen

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: intel i7 8700 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 8GBs VRAM | NVIDIA RTX-2080 | AMD Radeon RX 6700
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p High Quality Settings (60FPS) | SSD Required

The Elder Scrolls® Online

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 4GB of RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570) or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 150 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Lords of the Fallen or The Elder Scrolls® Online?

Lords of the Fallen won the comparison against The Elder Scrolls® Online 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 Lords of the Fallen worth buying over The Elder Scrolls® Online?

Based on the metrics, Lords of the Fallen 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. Lords of the Fallen currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC

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