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

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Quality
93Popularity
42Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4d
-87% $2.54
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 Game of the Year wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

9
Tomb Raider Game of the Year
9 of 14 metrics
Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.54 -
$1.62 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.98 -
$1.60 Wins
Best Current Discount
-87% Wins
-77% -
Sales Frequency
67 price changes Wins
14 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
96% positive Wins
60.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
169.5K Wins
1.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
162.7K Wins
870 -
Negative Steam Reviews
6.8K -
571 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.0K Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
0 -
1.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
1 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2013 Wins
Nov 2012 -
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 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 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

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -87% $2.54Buy Now
Steam
Steam +18% $2.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +687% $19.99View
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 Game of the Year

Quality

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

96% positive (169,476 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
169,476 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.54 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.98 — room for better deals

Popularity

Stable community without major fluctuations — consistent player base.

+25% player growth
1,194 concurrent players — solid base
178 new reviews — still being discovered
169,476 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

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 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
MacOs, Windows
Windows

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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

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

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