Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ vs Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ is $57.30 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 War™ | Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 66 |
| Quality | 72 | 93 |
| Value | 83 | 45 |
| Popularity | 41 | 46 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.69 | $59.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.9% positive | 95% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.2K | 5.0K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$2.69−95%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.77−94%Buy 
Steam Official store$4.99−90%Buy Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Side by side over time
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ | Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 9, 2017 | March 21, 2019 |
| Developers | Monolith Productions | FromSoftware, Inc. |
| Publishers | WB Games | Activision (Excluding Japan and Asia), FromSoftware, Inc. (Japan) |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 Creators Update | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 8 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz / Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz | Intel Core i5-2500K | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD RX 480, 4 GB or RX580, 4GB / NVIDIA GTX 970, 4GB or GTX1060, 6GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 570 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ or Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition?
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ won the comparison against Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition 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 War™ worth buying over Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition?
Based on the metrics, Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ 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 War™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC