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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
83
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SpellForce - Platinum Edition

SpellForce - Platinum Edition

Quality
81Popularity
27Value
77
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Winner

Age of Wonders III wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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Age of Wonders III
11 of 15 metrics
SpellForce - Platinum Edition
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.49 -
$1.24 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.53 -
$0.95 Wins
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-88% -
Sales Frequency
119 price changes Wins
44 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
74/100 -
Steam Review Score
81.7% positive -
87.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
7.0K Wins
2.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.7K Wins
2.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.3K -
301 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
150 Wins
105 -
Steam Recommendations
7.0K Wins
2.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
74 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
3 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2014 Wins
Nov 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItAge of Wonders III

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

MaybeSpellForce - Platinum Edition

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

Statistics Over Time

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Time Range:
Age of Wonders III
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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

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Age of Wonders III

Age of Wonders III

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SpellForce - Platinum Edition

SpellForce - Platinum Edition

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Age of Wonders III

Quality

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

82% positive (7,013 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
7,013 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.49 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.29)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +118%
227 concurrent players — smaller but active

SpellForce - Platinum Edition

Quality

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

87% positive (2,402 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 74/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,402 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.24 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.93 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +85%
196 concurrent players — smaller but active
Game DetailsAge of Wonders IIISpellForce - Platinum Edition
Release Date
March 31, 2014
November 3, 2009
Developers
Triumph Studios
Phenomic
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
74

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.

SpellForce - Platinum Edition

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Age of Wonders III or SpellForce - Platinum Edition?

Age of Wonders III won the comparison against SpellForce - Platinum Edition 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 SpellForce - Platinum Edition?

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: Sep 5, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC

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