Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden vs Of Ash and Steel
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is $5.46 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden | Of Ash and Steel |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 62 | 58 |
| Quality | 69 | 57 |
| Value | 70 | 68 |
| Popularity | 31 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.69 | $20.15 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.3% positive | 66.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 119 | 106 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden | Of Ash and Steel |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 12, 2024 | November 24, 2025 |
| Developers | DON'T NOD | Fire & Frost |
| Publishers | Focus Entertainment | tinyBuild |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-10600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700x |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 6 GB VRAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 52 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden or Of Ash and Steel?
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden won the comparison against Of Ash and Steel 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 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden worth buying over Of Ash and Steel?
Based on the metrics, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden 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. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:40 PM UTC