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Tomb Raider I (1996)VSTomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

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 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
Buy Now

Winner

Tomb Raider I (1996) wins 7 of 10 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
Tomb Raider I (1996)
7 of 10 metrics
Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
3 of 10 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.42 -
$1.62 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.49 -
$1.60 Wins
Best Current Discount
-37% -
-77% Wins
Sales Frequency
19 price changes Wins
17 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
85.9% positive Wins
60.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.0K Wins
1.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.5K Wins
873 -
Negative Steam Reviews
566 Wins
571 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
4.0K Wins
1.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Nov 2012
Nov 2012
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleTomb Raider I (1996)

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there 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 I (1996)
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 I (1996)

Tomb Raider I (1996)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −37% $4.42Buy Now
Steam
Steam +58% $6.99View
Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

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

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Tomb Raider I (1996)

Quality

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

86% positive (4,026 reviews) — very positive reception
4,026 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.

-20% minor player decrease
4 concurrent players — niche audience

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 I (1996)Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
Release Date
November 28, 2012
November 28, 2012
Developers
Core Design
Core Design
Publishers
Crystal Dynamics
Crystal Dynamics
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Tomb Raider I (1996) or Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)?

Tomb Raider I (1996) 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 I (1996) worth buying over Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)?

Based on the metrics, Tomb Raider I (1996) 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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