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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Age of Wonders III

Age of Wonders III

Quality
80Popularity
31Value
65
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 11 hours
−95% $1.39
Buy
VS
Might & Magic® Heroes® VII

Might & Magic® Heroes® VII

Quality
50Popularity
31Value
40
SteamBest price· Steam
$29.99
Buy

Winner

Age of Wonders III wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Buy on Kinguin
12
Age of Wonders III
12 of 15 metrics
Might & Magic® Heroes® VII
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.39 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.28 Wins
$7.49 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
139 price changes Wins
7 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
81.1% positive Wins
54.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.1K Wins
6.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.7K Wins
3.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
3.1K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
138 -
153 Wins
Steam Recommendations
7.1K Wins
6.8K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
74 Wins
33 -
Supported Languages
5 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2014 -
Sep 2015 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeAge of Wonders III

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Wait for SaleMight & Magic® Heroes® VII

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Age of Wonders III
Might & Magic® Heroes® VII

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 Wonders III

Age of Wonders III

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $1.39Buy
Steam
Steam$7.49View
GamersGate
GamersGate$29.99View
Might & Magic® Heroes® VII

Might & Magic® Heroes® VII

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy

Age of Wonders III

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

81% positive (7,082 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100: high marks from professional reviewers
7,082 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.39: very accessible price
95% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.28)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 39% in recent days
125 concurrent players: smaller but active

Might & Magic® Heroes® VII

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

55% positive (6,852 reviews): mixed opinions
6,852 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now: better ways to spend your money.

$29.99: mid-range price

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 49% in recent days
88 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsAge of Wonders IIIMight & Magic® Heroes® VII
Release date
March 31, 2014
September 29, 2015
Developers
Triumph Studios
Limbic Entertainment
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Ubisoft
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
74
33

Age of Wonders III

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom X4 9900 @ 2.6 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia Geforce 460 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible
  • Additional Notes: A 1920x1080 screen resolution.

Might & Magic® Heroes® VII

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8/8.1 (64bit only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD FX-6100 @ 3.3 GHz
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX670 or AMD Radeon HD7870 (2048 MB VRAM)
  • Additional Notes: Game contains Denuvo anti-tamper technology. Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Which is better: Age of Wonders III or Might & Magic® Heroes® VII?

Age of Wonders III won the comparison against Might & Magic® Heroes® VII 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 III worth buying over Might & Magic® Heroes® VII?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:54 PM UTC

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