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Lost SkiesVSThe Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

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

Lost Skies

Lost Skies

Quality
54Popularity
28Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 6 days
−96% $1.06
Buy Now
VS
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

Quality
67Popularity
33Value
75
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 18 days
−60% $11.99
Buy Now

Winner

Lost Skies wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Lost Skies is currently cheaper ($1.06 vs $11.99 for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™) in USD — the more budget-friendly option right now.

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Lost Skies
7 of 14 metrics
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.06 Wins
$11.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.36 Wins
$11.25 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-60% -
Sales Frequency
76 price changes Wins
21 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
63.3% positive -
80.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.5K -
10.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.6K -
8.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
907 Wins
2.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
28 -
405 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.5K -
10.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
10 -
27 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2025 Wins
Aug 2024 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleLost Skies

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

MaybeThe Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

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:
Lost Skies
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

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

Lost Skies

Lost Skies

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $1.06Buy Now
Steam
Steam$24.99View
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −60% $11.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$12.00View
Kinguin
Kinguin +9% $13.05View

Lost Skies

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

63% positive (2,469 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,469 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.06 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-15% minor player decrease
23 concurrent players — niche audience

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

Quality

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

81% positive (10,200 reviews) — mostly positive
10,200 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$11.99 — reasonable price
60% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($11.25)

Popularity

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

-28% player decline
274 concurrent players — smaller but active
10,200 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsLost SkiesThe Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™
Release Date
September 17, 2025
August 27, 2024
Developers
Bossa Studios
Free Range Games
Publishers
Balor Games
North Beach Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
10
27

Lost Skies

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 (8C/16T, 2.9 GHz base, up to 4.8 GHz boost) AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8C/16T, 3.6 GHz base, up to 4.4 GHz boost)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB VRAM) AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6 GB VRAM) or RX Vega 56 (8 GB HBM2)
  • Storage: 16 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: CPU (Processor) • ~8 cores, ~3.4–3.6 GHz base, 4.0+ GHz boost (Comparable to Xbox Series S) • Intel Example: - Intel Core i7-10700 (8C/16T, 2.9 GHz base, up to 4.8 GHz boost) • AMD Example: - AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8C/16T, 3.6 GHz base, up to 4.4 GHz boost) GPU (Graphics Card) • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB VRAM) • AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6 GB VRAM) or RX Vega 56 (8 GB HBM2) Memory (RAM) • Recommended: 16 GB Storage • 20 GB of available HDD space (SSD strongly recommended) Operating System • Windows 10 (64-bit) or later

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 (6 Core or better)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Recommended
Which is better: Lost Skies or The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™?

Lost Skies won the comparison against The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ 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 Lost Skies worth buying over The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™?

Based on the metrics, Lost Skies 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. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC

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