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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Battle Brothers

Battle Brothers

StrategySimulationRPG
Quality
85Popularity
36Value
78
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 53 days
−70% $8.99
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VS
Tide Of Tactics

Tide Of Tactics

Quality
47Popularity
12Value
52
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Battle Brothers wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

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Battle Brothers
11 of 14 metrics
Tide Of Tactics
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.02 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.29 Wins
$13.49 -
Best Current Discount
-77% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
97 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
88% positive -
100% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
26.0K Wins
4 -
Positive Steam Reviews
22.9K Wins
4 -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.1K -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.8K Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
26.0K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
101 Wins
20 -
Supported Languages
1 language
1 language
Release Date
Mar 2017 -
Aug 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItBattle Brothers

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Wait for SaleTide Of Tactics

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Battle Brothers
Tide Of Tactics

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

Battle Brothers

Battle Brothers

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −70% $8.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$9.00View
Tide Of Tactics

Tide Of Tactics

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Battle Brothers

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

88% positive (25,991 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
25,991 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$7.02 — very accessible price
77% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($6.13)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

+24% player growth
1,649 concurrent players — solid base
25,991 total reviews — proven game with large community

Tide Of Tactics

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

100% positive (4 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
4 reviews — limited sample, treat with caution

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$14.99 — reasonable price
Near historical low ($13.49)
Game DetailsBattle BrothersTide Of Tactics
Release Date
March 24, 2017
August 7, 2026
Developers
Overhype Studios
Lyrical Games
Publishers
Hooded Horse, Overhype Studios
Lyrical Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
101
20

Battle Brothers

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2400 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4300 (quad-core)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630 (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 6670 (1 GB)
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: GPU requires OpenGL 3.3 support

Tide Of Tactics

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Core i5, Ryzen 5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GPU with 4GB VRAM and full Vulkan 1.2 support
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Which is better: Battle Brothers or Tide Of Tactics?

Battle Brothers won the comparison against Tide Of Tactics 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 Tide Of Tactics?

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.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 09:37 PM UTC

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