Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead vs Sons of Valhalla
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead is R$27.26 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead | Sons of Valhalla |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 74 | 46 |
| Quality | 85 | 66 |
| Value | 83 | 40 |
| Popularity | 34 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 5.13 | R$ 12.50 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.4% positive | 66.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 127 | 6 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead | Sons of Valhalla |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 29, 2010 | April 5, 2024 |
| Developers | Bohemia Interactive | Pixel Chest |
| Publishers | Bohemia Interactive | Pixel Chest |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows® 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon Phenom X4 or faster | Intel® Core™ i5-4670 (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 3 3200G (quad-core) |
| Memory (minimum) | 2GB | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or ATI Radeon HD 5770 or faster with Shader Model 3 and 896 MB VRAM | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 6970 (2 GB) |
| DirectX® (minimum) | DirectX 9.0c | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 20 GB free space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead or Sons of Valhalla?
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead won the comparison against Sons of Valhalla 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 Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead worth buying over Sons of Valhalla?
Based on the metrics, Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead 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. Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:10 PM UTC