STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ vs Tyranny
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ is $8.96 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ | Tyranny |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 69 | 69 |
| Quality | 75 | 84 |
| Value | 77 | 70 |
| Popularity | 35 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.66 | $11.11 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.6% positive | 87% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 272 | 50 |
Where to buy
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STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™
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Details and requirements
| Item | STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ | Tyranny |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 23, 2012 | November 10, 2016 |
| Developers | Obsidian Entertainment, Aspyr (Mac, Linux, & Windows Update) | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publishers | LucasArts, Lucasfilm | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 64-bit or newer |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.10 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Radeon HD 6850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 1GB VRAM |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 15 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | — | DirectX Compatible Sound Card |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ or Tyranny?
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ won the comparison against Tyranny 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 STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ worth buying over Tyranny?
Based on the metrics, STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ 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. STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:33 PM UTC