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American ConquestVSCompany of Heroes

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

American Conquest

American Conquest

Quality
67Popularity
23Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-83% $0.87
Buy Now
VS
Company of Heroes

Company of Heroes

Quality
95Popularity
33Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈28d
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Company of Heroes wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
American Conquest
6 of 14 metrics
Company of Heroes
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.87 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.90 Wins
$3.99 -
Best Current Discount
-83% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
23 price changes Wins
12 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
76/100 -
93/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
67.9% positive -
94.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
585 -
12.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
397 -
11.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
188 Wins
695 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 -
869 Wins
Steam Recommendations
586 -
12.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0
0
Supported Languages
1 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2011 Wins
Sep 2006 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAmerican Conquest

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeCompany of Heroes

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
American Conquest
Company of Heroes

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

American Conquest

American Conquest

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -83% $0.87Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +474% $4.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +474% $4.99View
Steam
Steam +474% $4.99View
Company of Heroes

Company of Heroes

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

American Conquest

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

68% positive (585 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
585 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$0.87 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.86)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +214%
22 concurrent players — niche audience

Company of Heroes

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (12,306 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 93/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
12,306 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-37% player decline
709 concurrent players — smaller but active
12,306 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAmerican ConquestCompany of Heroes
Release Date
August 26, 2011
September 11, 2006
Developers
GSC Game World
Relic Entertainment
Publishers
GSC World Publishing
Relic Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

American Conquest

No PC requirements data available

Company of Heroes

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® XP or Vista
  • Processor: 3.0 Ghz Intel Pentium IV or equivalent
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or better
  • Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0c compatible 16-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: American Conquest or Company of Heroes?

Company of Heroes won the comparison against American Conquest 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 American Conquest worth buying over Company of Heroes?

Based on the metrics, Company of Heroes 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. Company of Heroes currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 11:04 AM UTC

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