Ancestors Legacy vs Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Ancestors Legacy is $4.50 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ancestors Legacy | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 64 | 66 |
| Quality | 78 | 59 |
| Value | 73 | 97 |
| Popularity | 30 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.65 | $6.15 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.2% positive | 50.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 28 | 94 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Ancestors Legacy
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$1.65−95%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$1.89−95%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$4.10−88%Buy Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$6.15−85%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$6.59−84%Buy 
Steam Official store$7.99−80%Buy Side by side over time
Ancestors LegacyWarhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III
Details and requirements
| Item | Ancestors Legacy | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 22, 2018 | April 27, 2017 |
| Developers | Destructive Creations | Relic Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Publishers | Destructive Creations | Relic Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 7 (Service Pack 1) / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10 / (64-bit only) | 64-bit Windows 10 with latest updates |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Octa-Core / Intel Quad-Core processor running at 3.4 GHz (AMD FX X8 8350 or Intel Core i5 3570 or newer architectures are recommended) | 3GHz i5 quad core or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB of RAM, 2 GB of VRAM MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD/NVIDIA dedicated with at least 2048MB of dedicated VRAM and with at least DirectX 11 and Shader Model 5.0 support. AMD Radeon R9 285 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 and above are recommended graphic cards. | NVIDIA GeForce 770 or AMD Radeon 7970 or equivalent DirectX 11 card |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ancestors Legacy or Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III?
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III won the comparison against Ancestors Legacy 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 Ancestors Legacy worth buying over Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III?
Based on the metrics, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 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. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC