Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™VSThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
Best price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Best price· GAMIVO · Key marketplaceWinner
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
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.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
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.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.
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
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Recommended
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
- Memory: 4GB System RAM
- Video Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher; ATI Radeon 4890 or higher)
Which is better: Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ or The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim won the comparison against Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ 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 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
Based on the metrics, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 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