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Banishers: Ghosts of New EdenVSSteelrising

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Quality
69Popularity
31Value
36
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈18h
-85% $7.56
Buy Now
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Steelrising

Steelrising

Quality
61Popularity
29Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-94% $2.88
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
7 of 14 metrics
Steelrising
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.56 -
$2.88 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.62 -
$2.55 Wins
Best Current Discount
-85% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
55 price changes -
114 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
84.5% positive Wins
73.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.1K Wins
4.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.1K Wins
3.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
939 Wins
1.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
110 Wins
35 -
Steam Recommendations
5.9K Wins
4.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
43 -
55 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2024 Wins
Sep 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBanishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeSteelrising

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
Steelrising

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

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -85% $7.56Buy Now
Steam
Steam +561% $49.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +561% $49.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +561% $49.99View
Steelrising

Steelrising

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $2.88Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +74% $5.00View
Steam
Steam +1636% $49.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1636% $49.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

85% positive (6,063 reviews) — mostly positive
6,063 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$7.56 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($6.46)

Popularity

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

-42% player decline
117 concurrent players — smaller but active

Steelrising

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

74% positive (4,174 reviews) — mostly positive
4,174 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.88 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-62% player drop
28 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBanishers: Ghosts of New EdenSteelrising
Release Date
February 12, 2024
September 8, 2022
Developers
DON'T NOD
Spiders
Publishers
Focus Entertainment
Nacon
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
43
55

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 6 GB VRAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 52 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 60 FPS in 1920x1080 with the "Very High" preset + SSD Recommended

Steelrising

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, 8 GB AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 67 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden or Steelrising?

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and Steelrising are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Steelrising?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Steelrising currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC

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