Age of Wonders vs Lords of Magic: Special Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Lords of Magic: Special Edition wins 8 of 11 head-to-head metrics. Lords of Magic: Special Edition is $0.51 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 | Lords of Magic: Special Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 58 |
| Quality | 64 | 73 |
| Value | 69 | 68 |
| Popularity | 24 | 22 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.69 | $1.18 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.7% positive | 92.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 18 |
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 Lords of Magic: Special Edition
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.18−76%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.55−69%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$1.99−60%Buy Side by side over time
Age of WondersLords of Magic: Special Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Wonders | Lords of Magic: Special Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 12, 2010 | December 3, 2015 |
| Developers | Triumph Studios | Impressions Games |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Rebellion |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Wonders or Lords of Magic: Special Edition?
Lords of Magic: Special Edition 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 Lords of Magic: Special Edition?
Based on the metrics, Lords of Magic: Special Edition 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 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:40 PM UTC