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Tomb Raider I (1996)VSTomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

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

Tomb Raider I (1996)

Tomb Raider I (1996)

Quality
70Popularity
29Value
46
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−37% $4.42
Buy Now
VS
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

Quality
72Popularity
26Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 8 hours
−99% $0.22
Buy Now

Winner

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

Grab It Now
3
Tomb Raider I (1996)
3 of 14 metrics
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.42 -
$0.22 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.49 -
$0.17 Wins
Best Current Discount
-37% -
-99% Wins
Sales Frequency
14 price changes -
151 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
85.9% positive -
89.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.0K Wins
1.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.5K Wins
1.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
566 -
153 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
60 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.0K Wins
1.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
168 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2012 -
Feb 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleTomb Raider I (1996)

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeTomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

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 I (1996)
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

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 I (1996)

Tomb Raider I (1996)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −37% $4.42Buy Now
Steam
Steam +58% $6.99View
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −99% $0.22Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99View
Steam
Steam$29.99View

Tomb Raider I (1996)

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

86% positive (4,028 reviews) — very positive reception
4,028 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 +400%
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

90% positive (1,479 reviews) — very positive reception
1,479 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.22 — very accessible price
99% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Strong +28% player growth
51 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsTomb Raider I (1996)Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered
Release Date
November 28, 2012
February 14, 2025
Developers
Core Design
Aspyr, Crystal Dynamics
Publishers
Crystal Dynamics
Aspyr
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
168

Tomb Raider I (1996)

No PC requirements data available

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10+
  • Processor: Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDA RTX 2080 / Radeon RX 6750
Which is better: Tomb Raider I (1996) or Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered?

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered 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 I (1996) worth buying over Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered?

Based on the metrics, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered 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 IV-VI Remastered currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 04:52 PM UTC

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