Age of Wonders 4 vs Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is $12.60 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 | Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 64 |
| Quality | 68 | 71 |
| Value | 74 | 67 |
| Popularity | 35 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $20.16 | $7.56 |
| Steam Review Score | 82% positive | 87.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.0K | 4.7K |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Wonders 4 | Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 2, 2023 | December 7, 2023 |
| Developers | Triumph Studios | Owlcat Games |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Owlcat Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit or Windows® 11 (latest) | Win10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-9700K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 5600X | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6400 CPU @ 2.70GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1070 Ti (8GB) or AMD® Radeon™ RX 5700 XT (8GB) | AMD Radeon RX 570 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | >35 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Wonders 4 or Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader?
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader won the comparison against Age of Wonders 4 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 Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader?
Based on the metrics, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader 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, 01:08 PM UTC