ARMA: Gold Edition vs Insurgency: Sandstorm
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Insurgency: Sandstorm wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. ARMA: Gold Edition is $3.77 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | ARMA: Gold Edition | Insurgency: Sandstorm |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 53 | 80 |
| Quality | 63 | 83 |
| Value | 65 | 94 |
| Popularity | 24 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.22 | $5.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.1% positive | 85.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 1.1K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | ARMA: Gold Edition | Insurgency: Sandstorm |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 13, 2011 | December 12, 2018 |
| Developers | Bohemia Interactive | New World Interactive |
| Publishers | Bohemia Interactive | Focus Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10/11 (64 bits) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i7-8700 (3.20GHz)/AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (3.20GHz) |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980/AMD Radeon R9 390X |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 40 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: ARMA: Gold Edition or Insurgency: Sandstorm?
Insurgency: Sandstorm won the comparison against ARMA: Gold Edition 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: Gold Edition worth buying over Insurgency: Sandstorm?
Based on the metrics, Insurgency: Sandstorm 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. Insurgency: Sandstorm currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC