Darksiders Genesis vs Victor Vran ARPG
Darksiders Genesis is an action-RPG puzzle game from Airship Syndicate (2019) while Victor Vran ARPG is an action-RPG RPG game from Haemimont Games (2015).
What each one is
Steam files Darksiders Genesis under Action-RPG and Puzzle. In contrast, it files Victor Vran ARPG under Action-RPG and RPG.
DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.
Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!
At a glance
| Darksiders Genesis | Victor Vran ARPG | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Steam rating | Very Positive (82%, 13,697) | Very Positive (86%, 6,454) |
| Critic aggregate | 77/100 | 75/100 |
| Price | $29.99 | $19.99 |
| Install size | 15 GB | 4 GB |
| Steam Deck | verified | verified |
| Released | 2019 | 2015 |
| Developer | Airship Syndicate | Haemimont Games |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Darksiders Genesis vs Victor Vran ARPG, point by point
Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.
Genre and premise
Darksiders GenesisAction-RPG puzzle gameVictor Vran ARPGAction-RPG RPG gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
Darksiders GenesisAction, Adventure, Co-opVictor Vran ARPGAction RPG, Hack and Slash, RPGThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
Darksiders GenesisScore 7.2 · 82% on Steam · 77 criticVictor Vran ARPGScore 7.2 · 86% on Steam · 75 criticThe GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment, critics and popularity, computed the same way for every game.
Content and scale
Darksiders Genesis13,697 reviews · 1 add-on · 15 GBVictor Vran ARPG6,454 reviews · 6 add-ons · 4 GBReach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
Darksiders Genesis$29.99Victor Vran ARPG ✓$19.99Read live from Steam and subject to change.
On a Steam Deck
Darksiders GenesisVerifiedVictor Vran ARPGVerifiedValve's own Deck compatibility rating.
Victor Vran ARPG takes 1 of the marked rounds to 0. That is only what a number can decide, not which you will enjoy more.
The two on the grid
Compare the whole catalogueDarksiders Genesis and Victor Vran ARPG on the axes the GamingPickz Score is built from, on the full 0 to 100 scale so each dot is its real position. Change either axis to compare them on any measure.
2 games have both
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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How positions are decided
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Which to pick, by what you want
- The cheaper right now: Victor Vran ARPG ($19.99)
- Lighter on storage: Victor Vran ARPG (4 GB)
- The safer bet by weight of reviews: Darksiders Genesis (13,697 reviews)
What they have in common
Both are tagged by Steam players with:
ActionAdventureCo-opHack and SlashLocal Co-OpMultiplayerIsometricTop-Down
Where they differ
GoreTop-Down ShooterSplit ScreenGreat SoundtrackPuzzleTwin Stick Shooter
IndieControllerOnline Co-OpDark FantasyDifficultSteampunk
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Darksiders Genesis is middle-of-the-road on difficulty. Victor Vran ARPG is demanding, for players who want a challenge.
System requirements, side by side
| Darksiders Genesis | Victor Vran ARPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPU | — | GeForce 8800 |
| Minimum CPU | — | 2 GHz Dual Core CPU |
| Minimum RAM | — | 4 GB |
| Install size | 15 GB | 4 GB |
Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: Darksiders Genesis · Victor Vran ARPG.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 1 accessibility feature for Darksiders Genesis and 1 for Victor Vran ARPG. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are Darksiders Genesis and Victor Vran ARPG in scope?
Darksiders Genesis has drawn 13,697 Steam reviews, ships 1 add-on and installs in 15 GB. Victor Vran ARPG has drawn 6,454 Steam reviews, ships 6 add-ons and installs in 4 GB.
Is Darksiders Genesis or Victor Vran ARPG better?
By the GamingPickz Score, Darksiders Genesis rates higher (7.2 to 7.2). That is a composite of player sentiment, the critic aggregate and popularity, not our taste. "Better" also depends on price, length and platform, which the table above lays out.
Which is cheaper, Darksiders Genesis or Victor Vran ARPG?
Victor Vran ARPG is cheaper right now at $19.99, against $29.99. Prices move, so this is read live from Steam and can change.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
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How we compare, and what we will not do
The GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment (adjusted for sample size), the critic aggregate and popularity, computed by the same code every ranked list on this site uses. The Steam rating label is Valve's own, reconstructed from the positive percentage and review count. Prices are read live. We do not write an opinion of which game is "better": we report the numbers and say which wins each measurable question above.