Age of Barbarian Extended Cut vs AWAKEN - Astral Blade
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
AWAKEN - Astral Blade wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Age of Barbarian Extended Cut is R$29.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Age of Barbarian Extended Cut | AWAKEN - Astral Blade |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 68 | 56 |
| Quality | 64 | 67 |
| Value | 88 | 63 |
| Popularity | 47 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 12.99 | R$ 42.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.8% positive | 82.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 6 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Age of Barbarian Extended Cut
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Barbarian Extended Cut | AWAKEN - Astral Blade |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 3, 2016 | October 22, 2024 |
| Developers | Crian Soft | Dark Pigeon Games |
| Publishers | Crian Soft | ESDigital Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows10 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Quad Core @ 2.50Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 4GB of video RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Barbarian Extended Cut or AWAKEN - Astral Blade?
AWAKEN - Astral Blade won the comparison against Age of Barbarian Extended Cut 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 Age of Barbarian Extended Cut worth buying over AWAKEN - Astral Blade?
Based on the metrics, AWAKEN - Astral Blade 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. Age of Barbarian Extended Cut currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:13 PM UTC