Age of Wonders 4 vs Masquerada: Songs and Shadows
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Age of Wonders 4 wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Masquerada: Songs and Shadows is $15.53 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 Wonders 4 | Masquerada: Songs and Shadows |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 65 |
| Quality | 68 | 76 |
| Value | 74 | 71 |
| Popularity | 35 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $20.16 | $4.63 |
| Steam Review Score | 82% positive | 88.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.0K | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Age of Wonders 4
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$20.16−60%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$20.79−58%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$49.99Buy Masquerada: Songs and Shadows
Side by side over time
Age of Wonders 4Masquerada: Songs and Shadows
Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Wonders 4 | Masquerada: Songs and Shadows |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 2, 2023 | September 30, 2016 |
| Developers | Triumph Studios | Witching Hour Studios |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Ysbryd Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit or Windows® 11 (latest) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-9700K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 5600X | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1070 Ti (8GB) or AMD® Radeon™ RX 5700 XT (8GB) | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | >35 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Wonders 4 or Masquerada: Songs and Shadows?
Age of Wonders 4 won the comparison against Masquerada: Songs and Shadows 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 Wonders 4 worth buying over Masquerada: Songs and Shadows?
Based on the metrics, Age of Wonders 4 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 Wonders 4 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:46 PM UTC