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Age of WondersVSWarlords Battlecry III

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Age of Wonders

Age of Wonders

Quality
64Popularity
24Value
70
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−59% $2.46
Buy Now
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Warlords Battlecry III

Warlords Battlecry III

Quality
78Popularity
24Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−42% $5.83
Buy Now

Winner

Warlords Battlecry III wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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Age of Wonders
3 of 12 metrics
Warlords Battlecry III
9 of 12 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.46 Wins
$5.83 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.49 Wins
$5.99 -
Best Current Discount
-59% Wins
-42% -
Sales Frequency
67 price changes -
78 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
73/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
78.4% positive -
84% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
902 -
951 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
707 -
799 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
195 -
152 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
13 -
15 Wins
Steam Recommendations
878 -
936 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 language
1 language
Release Date
Oct 2010 -
Jan 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAge of Wonders

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeWarlords Battlecry III

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Age of Wonders
Warlords Battlecry III

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Age of Wonders

Age of Wonders

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −59% $2.46Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +143% $5.99View
Steam
Steam +143% $5.99View
Warlords Battlecry III

Warlords Battlecry III

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −42% $5.83Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +5% $6.13View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +71% $9.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +71% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +71% $9.99View

Age of Wonders

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

78% positive (902 reviews) — mostly positive
902 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.46 — very accessible price
59% off — solid discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-56% player drop
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Warlords Battlecry III

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

84% positive (950 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
950 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$5.83 — very accessible price
42% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($5.81)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +62%
21 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAge of WondersWarlords Battlecry III
Release Date
October 12, 2010
January 22, 2016
Developers
Triumph Studios
Infinite Interactive
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Retroism, Enlight Software Limited
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Age of Wonders

No PC requirements data available

Warlords Battlecry III

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7
  • Processor: 1.5 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 100% DirectX compatible graphics
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound
Which is better: Age of Wonders or Warlords Battlecry III?

Warlords Battlecry III 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 Warlords Battlecry III?

Based on the metrics, Warlords Battlecry III 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.

Analysis updated: Sep 12, 2026, 04:18 PM UTC

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