Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ vs The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ is $5.13 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ | The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 67 |
| Quality | 90 | 89 |
| Value | 35 | 53 |
| Popularity | 39 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.39 | $7.52 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.2% positive | 89.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 780 | 657 |
Where to buy
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Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
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Details and requirements
| Item | Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ | The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 30, 2014 | September 19, 2008 |
| Developers | Monolith Productions | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Publishers | Warner Bros. Games, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | CD PROJEKT RED, 1C-SoftClub |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit: Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7950 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ or The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut?
Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ won the comparison against The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut 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 Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut?
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. The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:55 PM UTC