Act of War: Direct Action vs First Strike
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Act of War: Direct Action wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Act of War: Direct Action is R$1.39 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Act of War: Direct Action | First Strike |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 64 | 58 |
| Quality | 86 | 62 |
| Value | 58 | 94 |
| Popularity | 22 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 4.60 | R$ 5.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 91% positive | 74.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 4 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Act of War: Direct Action | First Strike |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 12, 2008 | May 30, 2017 |
| Developers | Eugen Systems | Blindflug Studios AG |
| Publishers | THQ Nordic | Blindflug Studios AG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel® Core i7, 2,2 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | nVidia® Geforce GTX 1650 Ti |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Act of War: Direct Action or First Strike?
Act of War: Direct Action won the comparison against First Strike 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 War: Direct Action worth buying over First Strike?
Based on the metrics, Act of War: Direct Action 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. First Strike currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:14 PM UTC