Age of Wonders vs Disciples II: Rise of the Elves
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves wins 11 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Disciples II: Rise of the Elves is $0.92 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 | Disciples II: Rise of the Elves |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 66 |
| Quality | 64 | 84 |
| Value | 69 | 78 |
| Popularity | 24 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.7% positive | 87.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 51 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Age of Wonders
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$1.69−72%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$2.55−57%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$5.99Buy Disciples II: Rise of the Elves
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$0.77−87%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$0.78−87%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$1.49−75%Buy Side by side over time
Age of WondersDisciples II: Rise of the Elves
Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Wonders | Disciples II: Rise of the Elves |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 12, 2010 | July 6, 2006 |
| Developers | Triumph Studios | Strategy First |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Strategy First |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Wonders or Disciples II: Rise of the Elves ?
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves won the comparison against Age of Wonders 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 worth buying over Disciples II: Rise of the Elves ?
Based on the metrics, Disciples II: Rise of the Elves 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. Disciples II: Rise of the Elves currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:33 PM UTC