Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation vs Northgard: Definitive Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Northgard: Definitive Edition wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation is $6.09 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation | Northgard: Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 63 | 72 |
| Quality | 77 | 84 |
| Value | 74 | 78 |
| Popularity | 28 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.29 | $7.38 |
| Steam Review Score | 76.4% positive | 85.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 24 | 1.1K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.29−96%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.54−95%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$2.70−91%Buy Northgard: Definitive Edition
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation | Northgard: Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 10, 2016 | March 7, 2018 |
| Developers | Stardock Entertainment, Oxide Games | Shiro Games |
| Publishers | Stardock Entertainment | Shiro Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10 | Windows 7 or better: 64 bits required |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 or Equivalent | Intel i5 3.1 Ghz Quad core |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 4 GB GDDR5 NVidia GTX 970 / AMD R9 390 or better | Nvidia GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7800 or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 10 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation or Northgard: Definitive Edition?
Northgard: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation 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 Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation worth buying over Northgard: Definitive Edition?
Based on the metrics, Northgard: Definitive Edition 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. Northgard: Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:16 PM UTC