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Act of Aggression - Reboot EditionVSCompany of Heroes 2

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

Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition

Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition

Quality
65Popularity
28Value
40
GamersGateBetter Deal· GamersGate
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
Company of Heroes 2

Company of Heroes 2

Quality
80Popularity
39Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-80% $4.05
Buy Now

Winner

Company of Heroes 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

2
Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition
2 of 15 metrics
Company of Heroes 2
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$4.05 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$2.62 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-80% Wins
Sales Frequency
2 price changes -
83 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
71/100 -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
65.5% positive -
80.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.5K -
68.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.6K -
55.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
849 Wins
13.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
18 -
2.0K Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.5K -
68.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
85 -
452 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2015 Wins
Jun 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAct of Aggression - Reboot Edition

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItCompany of Heroes 2

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition
Company of Heroes 2

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

Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition

Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition

2 Stores
GamersGate
GamersGate$29.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $29.99View
Company of Heroes 2

Company of Heroes 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -80% $4.05Buy Now
Steam
Steam +394% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +394% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

65% positive (2,459 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 71/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,459 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
13 concurrent players — niche audience

Company of Heroes 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

81% positive (68,470 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
68,470 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.05 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-13% minor player decrease
1,344 concurrent players — solid base
68,470 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAct of Aggression - Reboot EditionCompany of Heroes 2
Release Date
September 2, 2015
June 25, 2013
Developers
Eugen Systems
Relic Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publishers
Eugen Systems
Relic Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
85
452

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: WINDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS 7/WINDOWS 8
  • Processor: AMD/INTEL QUAD-CORE 3 GHZ
  • Memory: 4096 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 2 GB 100% DIRECTX 11 COMPATIBLE AMD RADEON HD 7870/NVIDIA GEFORCE 660 OR HIGHER
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DIRECTX 11 COMPATIBLE
  • Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR ONLINE GAMING AND GAME ACTIVATION

Company of Heroes 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Memory: 4GB RAM
  • Processor: 3Ghz Intel i5 quad core or equivalent
  • Graphics: 1024 MB Direct3D 11 capable video card (GeForce GTX 470 or Radeon HD 5850)
  • OS *: 64bit Windows 7 and above
  • Internet: Broadband Internet connection
  • Hard Drive: 30GB free Hard disc space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition or Company of Heroes 2?

Company of Heroes 2 won the comparison against Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition 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 Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition worth buying over Company of Heroes 2?

Based on the metrics, Company of Heroes 2 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. Company of Heroes 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC

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