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

Shadow Man Remastered

Shadow Man Remastered

Quality
75Popularity
25Value
90
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 6 days
−80% $3.99
Buy Now
VS
Tomb Raider I (1996)

Tomb Raider I (1996)

Quality
70Popularity
29Value
46
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−37% $4.42
Buy Now

Winner

Shadow Man Remastered wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

10
Shadow Man Remastered
10 of 14 metrics
Tomb Raider I (1996)
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.99 Wins
$4.42 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.63 -
$3.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
-37% -
Sales Frequency
78 price changes Wins
19 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
94.8% positive Wins
85.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K -
4.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K -
3.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
70 Wins
566 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
1.3K -
4.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
35 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2021 Wins
Nov 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeShadow Man Remastered

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleTomb Raider I (1996)

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Shadow Man Remastered
Tomb Raider I (1996)

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

Shadow Man Remastered

Shadow Man Remastered

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −80% $3.99Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +16% $4.64View
Kinguin
Kinguin +36% $5.41View
Tomb Raider I (1996)

Tomb Raider I (1996)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −37% $4.42Buy Now
Steam
Steam +58% $6.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Shadow Man Remastered

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

95% positive (1,339 reviews) — very positive reception
1,339 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$3.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +100%
26 concurrent players — niche audience

Tomb Raider I (1996)

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

86% positive (4,026 reviews) — very positive reception
4,026 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$4.42 — very accessible price
37% off — decent discount
Historical low: $3.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +600%
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsShadow Man RemasteredTomb Raider I (1996)
Release Date
April 15, 2021
November 28, 2012
Developers
Nightdive Studios, Acclaim Studios Teesside
Core Design
Publishers
Nightdive Studios, Atari
Crystal Dynamics
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
35

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Shadow Man Remastered

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD A10-7800 APU or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible sound card or onboard sound
  • Additional Notes: Intel CPUs rendering graphics may not be Vulkan compatible.

Tomb Raider I (1996)

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Shadow Man Remastered or Tomb Raider I (1996)?

Shadow Man Remastered won the comparison against Tomb Raider I (1996) 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 Shadow Man Remastered worth buying over Tomb Raider I (1996)?

Based on the metrics, Shadow Man Remastered 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. Shadow Man Remastered currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 10:57 AM UTC

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