Age of Mythology: Retold vs Ark Nova
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Age of Mythology: Retold wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Age of Mythology: Retold is R$7.91 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Age of Mythology: Retold | Ark Nova |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 66 | 52 |
| Quality | 88 | 75 |
| Value | 62 | 48 |
| Popularity | 36 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 75.58 | R$ 83.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.6% positive | 94.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.0K | 175 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Mythology: Retold | Ark Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 4, 2024 | June 20, 2025 |
| Developers | World's Edge, Forgotten Empires | Dire Wolf |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | Dire Wolf |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 or better (64bit version only) |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.6 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent and AVX support | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB) or ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512 MB) or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570 or better | Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 25 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Mythology: Retold or Ark Nova?
Age of Mythology: Retold won the comparison against Ark Nova 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 Mythology: Retold worth buying over Ark Nova?
Based on the metrics, Age of Mythology: Retold 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 Mythology: Retold currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:43 PM UTC