Army of Ruin vs Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Army of Ruin is $9.65 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Army of Ruin | Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 55 |
| Quality | 71 | 72 |
| Value | 71 | 46 |
| Popularity | 27 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.34 | $9.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.8% positive | 88.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 30 | 53 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Army of Ruin
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$0.34−96%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$1.09−86%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$7.99Buy Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
Side by side over time
Army of RuinNordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
Details and requirements
| Item | Army of Ruin | Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 8, 2023 | April 26, 2024 |
| Developers | Milkstone Studios | Noxfall Studios |
| Publishers | Milkstone Studios | Noxfall Studios |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or newer | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad core processor | i5 6600 + |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce 960 or better | GTX 970 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 530 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Army of Ruin or Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok?
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok won the comparison against Army of Ruin 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 Army of Ruin worth buying over Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok?
Based on the metrics, Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok 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. Army of Ruin currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:11 PM UTC