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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)VSThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered

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

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

Quality
96Popularity
38Value
59
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−89% $1.62
Buy
VS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered

Quality
96Popularity
80Value
35
SteamBest price· Steam
$49.99
Buy

Winner

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Buy on Steam
6
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
6 of 14 metrics
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.62 Wins
$49.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.62 Wins
$3.99 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
12 price changes Wins
10 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
94/100 Wins
93/100 -
Steam Review Score
94.9% positive -
96.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
43.0K -
837.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
40.8K -
807.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
2.2K Wins
30.0K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
397 -
84.4K Wins
Steam Recommendations
42.9K -
847.8K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
78 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
18 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2009 -
May 2015 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

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

Worth ItThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered

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

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $1.62Buy
Steam
Steam$14.99View
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$49.99Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +43% $71.24View

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

Quality

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

95% positive (43,022 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 94/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
43,022 reviews: large sample

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$1.62: very accessible price
89% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Players up 25% in recent days
289 concurrent players: smaller but active
43,022 total reviews: proven game with large community

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered

Quality

Excellent community reception: players and critics agree on the quality.

96% positive (837,403 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 93/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
837,403 reviews: very large sample

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$49.99: premium price

Popularity

Steady player base with a dedicated community keeping it alive.

Players down 37% in recent days
54,882 concurrent players: very healthy
2,133 new reviews recently: high interest
837,403 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam
Game detailsThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered
Release date
June 16, 2009
May 18, 2015
Developers
Bethesda Game Studios
CD PROJEKT RED
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
CD PROJEKT RED
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
—
78

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

No PC requirements data available

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 2060 Super / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT / Intel Arc B580
  • Storage: 60 SSD GB available space
  • Additional Notes: VRAM 8 GB
Which is better: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) or The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered?

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered won the comparison against The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) 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 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) worth buying over The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered?

Based on the metrics, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — 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. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC

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