New World: Aeternum vs The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ is $56.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | New World: Aeternum | The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 66 |
| Quality | 58 | 67 |
| Value | 40 | 81 |
| Popularity | 44 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | N/A | $3.29 |
| Steam Review Score | 66.6% positive | 80.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 344 | 364 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
New World: Aeternum
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$3.29−89%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$10.50−65%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$13.25−56%Buy Side by side over time
New World: AeternumThe Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™
Details and requirements
| Item | New World: Aeternum | The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 28, 2021 | August 27, 2024 |
| Developers | Amazon Game Studios | Free Range Games |
| Publishers | Amazon Game Studios | North Beach Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel® Core™ i7 (6 Core or better) |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: New World: Aeternum or The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™?
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ won the comparison against New World: Aeternum 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 New World: Aeternum worth buying over The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™?
Based on the metrics, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ 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 Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC