Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™VSStyx: Master of Shadows
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
Best price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Styx: Master of Shadows
Best price· GAMIVO · Key marketplaceWinner
Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
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
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Price near historical low: a solid moment to consider buying.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active: niche experience.
Styx: Master of Shadows
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.
Value
Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.
Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
Recommended
- OS *: 64-bit: Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7950
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 57 GB available space
Styx: Master of Shadows
Which is better: Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ or Styx: Master of Shadows?
Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ won the comparison against Styx: Master of Shadows 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 Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ worth buying over Styx: Master of Shadows?
Based on the metrics, Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ 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. Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:17 AM UTC