Against the Storm vs Pharaoh™: A New Era
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Against the Storm wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Pharaoh™: A New Era is $2.58 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Against the Storm | Pharaoh™: A New Era |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 77 | 57 |
| Quality | 94 | 63 |
| Value | 79 | 70 |
| Popularity | 37 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.48 | $0.74 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.7% positive | 75.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.4K | 251 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Against the Storm | Pharaoh™: A New Era |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 8, 2023 | February 15, 2023 |
| Developers | Eremite Games | Triskell Interactive |
| Publishers | Hooded Horse | Dotemu |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-2500K (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-8320 (quad-core) | Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 (4 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R9 290X (4 GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030, 2 GB or AMD Radeon RX 460, 2 GB or Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Against the Storm or Pharaoh™: A New Era?
Against the Storm won the comparison against Pharaoh™: A New Era 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 Against the Storm worth buying over Pharaoh™: A New Era?
Based on the metrics, Against the Storm 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. Against the Storm currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:11 PM UTC