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

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Quality
81Popularity
31Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 7 days
−86% $1.30
Buy Now
VS
Tomb Raider I (1996)

Tomb Raider I (1996)

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

Winner

Tomb Raider: Anniversary wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

11
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
11 of 14 metrics
Tomb Raider I (1996)
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.30 Wins
$4.42 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.89 Wins
$3.49 -
Best Current Discount
-86% Wins
-37% -
Sales Frequency
72 price changes Wins
19 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
81.2% positive -
85.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
6.6K Wins
4.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.3K Wins
3.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.2K -
566 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
45 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
6.5K Wins
4.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2007 -
Nov 2012 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeTomb Raider: Anniversary

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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:
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
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

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −86% $1.30Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +19% $1.55View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +592% $8.99View
Steam
Steam +592% $8.99View
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

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

81% positive (6,567 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
6,567 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.30 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.89 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +79%
43 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 +67%
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTomb Raider: AnniversaryTomb Raider I (1996)
Release Date
June 5, 2007
November 28, 2012
Developers
Crystal Dynamics
Core Design
Publishers
Crystal Dynamics
Crystal Dynamics
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Tomb Raider: Anniversary or Tomb Raider I (1996)?

Tomb Raider: Anniversary 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 Tomb Raider: Anniversary worth buying over Tomb Raider I (1996)?

Based on the metrics, Tomb Raider: Anniversary 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. Tomb Raider: Anniversary currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 06:38 AM UTC

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