Age of Wonders: Planetfall vs Shadow Empire
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Age of Wonders: Planetfall wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Age of Wonders: Planetfall is $5.28 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 | Shadow Empire |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 61 |
| Quality | 80 | 79 |
| Value | 78 | 67 |
| Popularity | 30 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.11 | $9.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.9% positive | 82.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 84 | 74 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Wonders: Planetfall | Shadow Empire |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 6, 2019 | December 3, 2020 |
| Developers | Triumph Studios | VR Designs |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Matrix Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows Windows 8, Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 (7th or 8th Generation) or AMD Ryzen 5 | 1.5 GHZ |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB (or equivalents) | 8MB video memory, 1280x768 or higher resolution |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Wonders: Planetfall or Shadow Empire?
Age of Wonders: Planetfall won the comparison against Shadow Empire 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 Shadow Empire?
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, 02:07 PM UTC