Battle Brothers vs Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Battle Brothers wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Battle Brothers is $14.43 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Battle Brothers | Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 74 | 66 |
| Quality | 85 | 71 |
| Value | 80 | 72 |
| Popularity | 36 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.36 | $20.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 88% positive | 86.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.6K | 3.0K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Battle Brothers
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$6.36−79%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$7.39−75%Buy 
Eneba Key marketplace$25.80−14%Buy Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$20.79−48%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$22.12−45%Buy 
Steam Official store$29.99−25%Buy Side by side over time
Battle BrothersHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Details and requirements
| Item | Battle Brothers | Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 24, 2017 | April 30, 2026 |
| Developers | Overhype Studios | Unfrozen |
| Publishers | Hooded Horse, Overhype Studios | Hooded Horse |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-2400 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4300 (quad-core) | Intel® Core™ i5-12400T (hexa-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 5500 (hexa-core) |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630 (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 6670 (1 GB) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 (6 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 5600 OEM (6 GB) / Intel® Arc™ A750 (8 GB) |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | GPU requires OpenGL 3.3 support | SSD required |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Battle Brothers or Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era?
Battle Brothers won the comparison against Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era 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 Battle Brothers worth buying over Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era?
Based on the metrics, Battle Brothers 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. Battle Brothers currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC