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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
42Value
36
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−85% $2.98
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Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

Quality
52Popularity
26Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−77% $1.60
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Winner

Tomb Raider Game of the Year wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

12
Tomb Raider Game of the Year
12 of 15 metrics
Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.98 -
$1.62 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.98 -
$1.60 Wins
Best Current Discount
-85% Wins
-77% -
Sales Frequency
74 price changes Wins
17 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
96% positive Wins
60.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
171.4K Wins
1.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
164.5K Wins
873 -
Negative Steam Reviews
6.9K -
571 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.3K Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
170.2K Wins
1.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2013 Wins
Nov 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeTomb Raider Game of the Year

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

Wait for SaleTomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Tomb Raider Game of the Year
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 Game of the Year

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

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Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

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Kinguin −77% $1.60Buy Now
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Steam +337% $6.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Quality

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

96% positive (171,398 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
171,398 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$2.98 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-43% player decline
913 concurrent players — smaller but active
220 new reviews — still being discovered
171,398 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

60% positive (1,444 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,444 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.

4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTomb Raider Game of the YearTomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
Release Date
March 4, 2013
November 28, 2012
Developers
Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Mac), Nixxes
Core Design
Publishers
Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac)
Crystal Dynamics
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
50

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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 VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Tomb Raider Game of the Year or Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)?

Tomb Raider Game of the Year 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 Game of the Year worth buying over Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC

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