Age of Wonders Shadow Magic vs Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Green Man GamingLowestAge of Wonders Shadow Magic wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Age of Wonders Shadow Magic is $1.29 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 Shadow Magic | Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 70 | 75 |
| Quality | 86 | 73 |
| Value | 91 | 95 |
| Popularity | 22 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.09 | $3.38 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.1% positive | 79.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 20 | 1.2K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Age of Wonders Shadow Magic
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$2.09−79%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.73−73%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$9.99Buy Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition
Side by side over time
Age of Wonders Shadow MagicHeroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Wonders Shadow Magic | Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 12, 2010 | January 28, 2015 |
| Developers | Triumph Studios | Dotemu |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Ubisoft Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 3 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | nVidia GeForce 9800GT or AMD Radeon HD3870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 10 |
| Sound Card (minimum) | — | DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Wonders Shadow Magic or Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition?
Age of Wonders Shadow Magic won the comparison against Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD 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 Shadow Magic worth buying over Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition?
Based on the metrics, Age of Wonders Shadow Magic 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. Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:14 PM UTC