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

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Quality
93Popularity
43Value
73
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
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−80% $4.00
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VS
Tomb Raider: Underworld

Tomb Raider: Underworld

Quality
77Popularity
31Value
76
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 3 days
−84% $1.48
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Winner

Tomb Raider Game of the Year wins 10 of 15 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
10
Tomb Raider Game of the Year
10 of 15 metrics
Tomb Raider: Underworld
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.00 -
$1.48 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.98 -
$0.89 Wins
Best Current Discount
-80% -
-84% Wins
Sales Frequency
65 price changes -
99 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
80/100 -
Steam Review Score
96% positive Wins
76.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
173.8K Wins
6.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
166.8K Wins
4.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
7.0K -
1.5K Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.1K Wins
32 -
Steam Recommendations
173.9K Wins
6.0K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
50 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2013 Wins
Nov 2008 -
GameValio recommendation
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.

MaybeTomb Raider: Underworld

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Tomb Raider Game of the Year
Tomb Raider: Underworld

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 Game of the Year

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

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Kinguin
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Steam
Steam$19.99View
Tomb Raider: Underworld

Tomb Raider: Underworld

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −84% $1.48Buy
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GAMIVO +12% $1.66View
Green Man Gaming
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Steam$8.99View

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

Tomb Raider: Underworld

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

76% positive (6,210 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100: high marks from professional reviewers
6,210 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.48: very accessible price
84% off: deep discount

Popularity

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

53 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsTomb Raider Game of the YearTomb Raider: Underworld
Release date
March 4, 2013
November 21, 2008
Developers
Eidos-Montréal, Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac), Nixxes
Crystal Dynamics
Publishers
Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac)
Crystal Dynamics
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
50
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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

Tomb Raider: Underworld

Recommended

Recommended
  • Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP (admin rights required)/Microsoft Windows Vista (admin rights required)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 4400+
  • Memory: 2 GB system memory
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX or ATI HD4800
  • Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
  • Hard Drive Space: 8 GB Free Space
  • Controller: Microsoft Xbox360 Controller
Which is better: Tomb Raider Game of the Year or Tomb Raider: Underworld?

Tomb Raider Game of the Year won the comparison against Tomb Raider: Underworld 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 Game of the Year worth buying over Tomb Raider: Underworld?

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. Tomb Raider: Underworld currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:17 AM UTC

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