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Tomb Raider: AnniversaryVSTomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Quality
81Popularity
31Value
36
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈59d
-89% $0.98
Buy Now
VS
Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

Quality
52Popularity
26Value
80
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈26d
-50% $3.49
Buy Now

Winner

Tomb Raider: Anniversary wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

11
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
11 of 14 metrics
Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.98 Wins
$1.62 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.89 Wins
$1.60 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
-77% -
Sales Frequency
55 price changes Wins
14 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
81.2% positive Wins
60.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.5K Wins
1.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.3K Wins
870 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.2K -
571 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
27 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
6.5K Wins
1.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2007 -
Nov 2012 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleTomb Raider: Anniversary

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeTomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

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

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -89% $0.98Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +817% $8.99View
Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

1 Store
Steam
Steam -50% $3.49Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Quality

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

81% positive (6,498 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
6,498 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$0.98 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.89)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +191%
64 concurrent players — niche audience

Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

60% positive (1,441 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,441 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.60 — very accessible price
77% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTomb Raider: AnniversaryTomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
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 VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)?

Tomb Raider: Anniversary won the comparison against Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003) 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 VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)?

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 VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:14 PM UTC

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