Mass Effect (2007)VSMass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012)
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012)
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Mass Effect (2007) wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 6 of 11 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeScore Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Mass Effect (2007)
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012)
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Price too high for what's offered — better options available.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Mass Effect (2007)
Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012)
Recommended
- OS *: Win 7
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD/ATI Radeon HD 4850 512 MB or greater / NVidia GeForce 9800 GT 512 MB or greater
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Mass Effect (2007) or Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012)?
Mass Effect (2007) won the comparison against Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012) 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 Mass Effect (2007) worth buying over Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012)?
Based on the metrics, Mass Effect (2007) 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.
Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 09:46 PM UTC