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Ash of Gods: RedemptionVSThe Banner Saga 3

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Ash of Gods: Redemption

Ash of Gods: Redemption

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
68Popularity
28Value
75
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−90% $2.59
Buy Now
VS
The Banner Saga 3

The Banner Saga 3

Quality
78Popularity
28Value
47
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−9% $22.77
Buy Now

Winner

Ash of Gods: Redemption wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

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9
Ash of Gods: Redemption
9 of 15 metrics
The Banner Saga 3
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.59 Wins
$22.77 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.56 Wins
$3.74 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-9% -
Sales Frequency
102 price changes Wins
88 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
65/100 -
82/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
73.6% positive -
78% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.9K Wins
2.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.2K Wins
2.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
774 -
577 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
8 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.9K Wins
2.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 -
101 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2018 -
Jul 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAsh of Gods: Redemption

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleThe Banner Saga 3

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Ash of Gods: Redemption
The Banner Saga 3

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Ash of Gods: Redemption

Ash of Gods: Redemption

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −90% $2.59Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +75% $4.54View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +93% $5.00View
GamersGate
GamersGate$24.99View
Steam
Steam$24.99View
The Banner Saga 3

The Banner Saga 3

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −9% $22.77Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +10% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +10% $24.99View

Ash of Gods: Redemption

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

74% positive (2,935 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 65/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,935 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.59 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.55)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-67% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

The Banner Saga 3

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

78% positive (2,626 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,626 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$22.77 — mid-range price
9% off — minor discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +86%
13 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAsh of Gods: RedemptionThe Banner Saga 3
Release Date
March 23, 2018
July 26, 2018
Developers
AurumDust
Stoic
Publishers
WhisperGames, AurumDust
Stoic Studio
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
50
101

Ash of Gods: Redemption

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon R9 280X
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX9 Compatible

The Banner Saga 3

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
Which is better: Ash of Gods: Redemption or The Banner Saga 3?

Ash of Gods: Redemption won the comparison against The Banner Saga 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 Ash of Gods: Redemption worth buying over The Banner Saga 3?

Based on the metrics, Ash of Gods: Redemption 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. Ash of Gods: Redemption currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 07:59 AM UTC

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