Age of Wonders: Planetfall vs BATTLETECH
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Age of Wonders: Planetfall wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Age of Wonders: Planetfall is $2.95 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: Planetfall | BATTLETECH |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 66 | 70 |
| Quality | 80 | 82 |
| Value | 78 | 76 |
| Popularity | 30 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.11 | $7.06 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.9% positive | 84.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 84 | 1.0K |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Wonders: Planetfall | BATTLETECH |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 6, 2019 | April 24, 2018 |
| Developers | Triumph Studios | Harebrained Schemes |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 (7th or 8th Generation) or AMD Ryzen 5 | Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD® FX-4300 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB (or equivalents) | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 670 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 285 (2 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Wonders: Planetfall or BATTLETECH?
Age of Wonders: Planetfall won the comparison against BATTLETECH 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: Planetfall worth buying over BATTLETECH?
Based on the metrics, Age of Wonders: Planetfall 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: Planetfall currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:32 PM UTC