Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ vs Styx: Blades of Greed
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ is $13.11 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™ | Styx: Blades of Greed |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 60 |
| Quality | 72 | 56 |
| Value | 83 | 93 |
| Popularity | 41 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.69 | $15.80 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.9% positive | 67% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.2K | 28 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ | Styx: Blades of Greed |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 9, 2017 | February 19, 2026 |
| Developers | Monolith Productions | Cyanide Studio |
| Publishers | WB Games | Nacon |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 Creators Update | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz / Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz | Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD RX 480, 4 GB or RX580, 4GB / NVIDIA GTX 970, 4GB or GTX1060, 6GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6800, 16 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ or Styx: Blades of Greed?
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ won the comparison against Styx: Blades of Greed 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 Styx: Blades of Greed?
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. Styx: Blades of Greed currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC