Ancient Cities vs Banished
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Banished wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Banished is $23.84 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ancient Cities | Banished |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 42 | 71 |
| Quality | 55 | 83 |
| Value | 40 | 75 |
| Popularity | 27 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $29.99 | $6.15 |
| Steam Review Score | 64.2% positive | 90.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 28 | 479 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ancient Cities | Banished |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 24, 2023 | February 18, 2014 |
| Developers | Uncasual Games | Shining Rock Software LLC |
| Publishers | Uncasual Games | Shining Rock Software LLC |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 x64 | Windows 7 / Windows 8 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® i5-10400 / AMD® Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 (8 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 590 (8 GB) for Full HD resolution | 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Linux Proton support for AMD and NVIDIA GPUs. Intel graphics support requires OpenGL 4.5 or newer. | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ancient Cities or Banished?
Banished won the comparison against Ancient Cities 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 Ancient Cities worth buying over Banished?
Based on the metrics, Banished 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. Banished currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC