BanishedVSThe Settlers® 7 : History Edition
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
The Settlers® 7 : History Edition
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Banished wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
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
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Banished
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
The Settlers® 7 : History Edition
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Banished
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 / Windows 8
- Processor: Intel Core i5 processor (or greater)
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 250 MB available space
- Sound Card: Any
The Settlers® 7 : History Edition
Recommended
- OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
- Processor: 64-bit CPU
- Graphics: 256 MB DirectX 11–compliant card with Shader Model 4.0 or higher
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 6 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11-compliant sound card
Which is better: Banished or The Settlers® 7 : History Edition?
Banished won the comparison against The Settlers® 7 : History 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 Banished worth buying over The Settlers® 7 : History Edition?
Based on the metrics, Banished 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. Banished currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 09:32 PM UTC