Ancient Warfare 3 vs GROUND BRANCH
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
GROUND BRANCH wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Ancient Warfare 3 is $10.90 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ancient Warfare 3 | GROUND BRANCH |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 56 |
| Quality | 76 | 69 |
| Value | 46 | 47 |
| Popularity | 28 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $12.99 | $23.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.1% positive | 83.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 23 | 178 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ancient Warfare 3 | GROUND BRANCH |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 26, 2024 | July 16, 2026 |
| Developers | JNI Games | BlackFoot Studios, MicroProse Software |
| Publishers | JNI Games | MicroProse Software |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core 3.0GHz+ | Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 3000 MB available space | 40 GB available space |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ancient Warfare 3 or GROUND BRANCH?
GROUND BRANCH won the comparison against Ancient Warfare 3 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 Warfare 3 worth buying over GROUND BRANCH?
Based on the metrics, GROUND BRANCH 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. GROUND BRANCH currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC