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Rise of the Tomb Raider™VSWatch_Dogs™

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Rise of the Tomb Raider™

Rise of the Tomb Raider™

Quality
92Popularity
42Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−90% $3.11
Buy Now
VS
Watch_Dogs™

Watch_Dogs™

Quality
78Popularity
38Value
98
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 67 days
−90% $1.99
Buy Now

Winner

Rise of the Tomb Raider™ wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

11
Rise of the Tomb Raider™
11 of 13 metrics
Watch_Dogs™
2 of 13 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison — winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.11 -
$1.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 Wins
$4.50 -
Best Current Discount
-90%
-90%
Sales Frequency
31 price changes Wins
29 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
77/100 -
Steam Review Score
94.2% positive Wins
79.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
124.8K Wins
46.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
117.5K Wins
37.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
7.2K Wins
9.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.2K Wins
717 -
Steam Recommendations
123.9K Wins
46.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
143 Wins
49 -
Supported Languages
14 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2016 Wins
May 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItRise of the Tomb Raider™

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Worth ItWatch_Dogs™

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

Time Range:
Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Watch_Dogs™

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Rise of the Tomb Raider™

Rise of the Tomb Raider™

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −90% $3.11Buy Now
Steam
Steam +44% $4.49View
Watch_Dogs™

Watch_Dogs™

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −90% $1.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +126% $4.50View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Rise of the Tomb Raider™

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

94% positive (124,750 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
124,750 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.11 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.99)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

+7% player growth
1,807 concurrent players — solid base
102 new reviews — still being discovered
124,750 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Watch_Dogs™

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

79% positive (46,802 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
46,802 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.99 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Stable community without major fluctuations — consistent player base.

Player count surging +520%
2,274 concurrent players — solid base
172 new reviews — still being discovered
46,802 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRise of the Tomb Raider™Watch_Dogs™
Release Date
February 9, 2016
May 26, 2014
Developers
Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux), Nixxes
Ubisoft
Publishers
Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Ubisoft
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
143
49

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Rise of the Tomb Raider™

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 980Ti 2560x1440 or NVIDIA GTX 970 1920x1080
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Watch_Dogs™

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
  • Processor: Eight core - Intel Core i7-3770 @3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 X8 @ 4 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers
  • Additional Notes: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode. Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: nVidia GeForce GTX460 or better, GT500, GT600, GT700 series; AMD Radeon HD5850 or better, HD6000, HD7000, R7 and R9 series Intel® Iris™ Pro HD 5200

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Rise of the Tomb Raider™ or Watch_Dogs™?

Rise of the Tomb Raider™ won the comparison against Watch_Dogs™ 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 Rise of the Tomb Raider™ worth buying over Watch_Dogs™?

Based on the metrics, Rise of the Tomb Raider™ 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. Watch_Dogs™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 30, 2026, 04:14 AM UTC

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