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Age of History IIVSThe Political Machine 2016

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

Age of History II

Age of History II

Quality
73Popularity
38Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$5.99
Buy Now
VS
The Political Machine 2016

The Political Machine 2016

Quality
62Popularity
45Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
$1.51
Buy Now

Winner

Age of History II wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

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Age of History II
9 of 13 metrics
The Political Machine 2016
4 of 13 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.99 -
$1.51 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.34 Wins
N/A -
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
33 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
89.9% positive Wins
77.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
47.2K Wins
583 -
Positive Steam Reviews
42.5K Wins
450 -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.8K -
133 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
371 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
47.2K Wins
585 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
21 -
24 Wins
Supported Languages
19 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2018 Wins
Feb 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAge of History II

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleThe Political Machine 2016

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Age of History II
The Political Machine 2016

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

Age of History II

Age of History II

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now
The Political Machine 2016

The Political Machine 2016

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin$1.51Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Age of History II

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

90% positive (47,225 reviews) — very positive reception
47,225 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$5.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-57% player drop
318 concurrent players — smaller but active
47,225 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Political Machine 2016

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (583 reviews) — mostly positive
583 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$1.51 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAge of History IIThe Political Machine 2016
Release Date
November 21, 2018
February 4, 2016
Developers
Łukasz Jakowski
Stardock Entertainment
Publishers
Łukasz Jakowski Games
Stardock Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
21
24

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Age of History II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Microsoft® Windows Vista®/XP®/7®/8®/10®
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Single Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory
  • Storage: 420 MB available space

The Political Machine 2016

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Age of History II or The Political Machine 2016?

Age of History II won the comparison against The Political Machine 2016 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 History II worth buying over The Political Machine 2016?

Based on the metrics, Age of History II 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 History II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC

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