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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Quality
82Popularity
39Value
78
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−89% $4.56
Buy
VS
Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Quality
93Popularity
43Value
73
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 7 days
−80% $4.00
Buy

Winner

Tomb Raider Game of the Year wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
4
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
4 of 14 metrics
Tomb Raider Game of the Year
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.56 -
$4.00 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.00 -
$1.98 Wins
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
-80% -
Sales Frequency
102 price changes Wins
65 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
77/100 -
86/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
84.9% positive -
96% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
72.0K -
173.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
61.1K -
166.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
10.9K -
7.0K Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
804 -
1.1K Wins
Steam Recommendations
72.8K -
173.9K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
99 Wins
50 -
Supported Languages
12 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2018 Wins
Mar 2013 -
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

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

Worth ItTomb Raider Game of the Year

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:
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Tomb Raider Game of the Year

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 of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $4.56Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +23% $5.63View
GamersGate
GamersGate$39.60View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$39.99View
Steam
Steam$39.99View
Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $4.00Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

85% positive (72,029 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 77/100: generally favorable from critics
72,029 reviews: very large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.56: very accessible price
89% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($4.00)

Popularity

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

Players down 16% in recent days
752 concurrent players: smaller but active
72,029 total reviews: major title

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Quality

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

96% positive (173,808 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 86/100: high marks from professional reviewers
173,808 reviews: very large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.00: very accessible price
80% off: deep discount

Popularity

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

792 concurrent players: smaller but active
134 new reviews: still being discovered
173,808 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam
Game detailsShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive EditionTomb Raider Game of the Year
Release date
September 14, 2018
March 4, 2013
Developers
Eidos-Montréal, Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac), Nixxes, Feral interactive (Linux)
Eidos-Montréal, Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac), Nixxes
Publishers
Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral interactive (Linux)
Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac)
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
99
50

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 4770K, 3.40 Ghz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 3.20 Ghz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 480, 8GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 40 GB available space

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
  • Processor:Quad core CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955, Intel Core i5-750
  • Memory:4 GB RAM
  • Graphics:DirectX 11 graphics card with 1GB Video RAM: AMD Radeon HD 5870, nVidia GTX 480
  • DirectX®:11
  • Hard Drive:12 GB HD space
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
Which is better: Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition or Tomb Raider Game of the Year?

Tomb Raider Game of the Year won the comparison against Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive 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 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition worth buying over Tomb Raider Game of the Year?

Based on the metrics, Tomb Raider Game of the Year 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 of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:33 AM UTC

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