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

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft

Quality
70Popularity
31Value
57
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
Tomb Raider: Underworld

Tomb Raider: Underworld

Quality
77Popularity
31Value
75
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈45d
-89% $0.98
Buy Now

Winner

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

9
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
9 of 14 metrics
Tomb Raider: Underworld
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.72 -
$0.98 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.36 -
$0.89 Wins
Best Current Discount
-88% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
21 price changes -
61 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
85.5% positive Wins
76.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.7K Wins
6.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.7K Wins
4.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
970 Wins
1.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
126 Wins
22 -
Steam Recommendations
6.7K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
284 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
20 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2024 Wins
Nov 2008 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeTomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft

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

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

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
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 I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
Tomb Raider: Underworld

Tomb Raider: Underworld

3 Stores
Steam
Steam -89% $0.98Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +60% $1.57View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +817% $8.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

85% positive (6,670 reviews) — very positive reception
6,670 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$2.36 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-25% minor player decrease
77 concurrent players — niche audience

Tomb Raider: Underworld

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

76% positive (6,013 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
6,013 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.98 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.89)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +77%
55 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara CroftTomb Raider: Underworld
Release Date
February 13, 2024
November 21, 2008
Developers
Aspyr, Crystal Dynamics
Crystal Dynamics
Publishers
Aspyr
Crystal Dynamics
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
284

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Tomb Raider: Underworld

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft or Tomb Raider: Underworld?

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft 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 I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft worth buying over Tomb Raider: Underworld?

Based on the metrics, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft 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: Jun 3, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC

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