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

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

Quality
82Popularity
28Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−83% $6.78
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Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

Quality
83Popularity
39Value
59
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−88% $7.02
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Winner

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
6 of 14 metrics
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.78 Wins
$8.27 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.48 Wins
$7.02 -
Best Current Discount
-83% -
-86% Wins
Sales Frequency
144 price changes Wins
37 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
77/100 Wins
76/100 -
Steam Review Score
86.8% positive -
87.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.6K -
54.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.3K -
47.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
346 Wins
7.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
65 -
4.1K Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
57.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
188 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2017 Wins
Sep 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBattlestar Galactica Deadlock

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeTotal War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

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

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

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Steam$39.99View
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

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Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $7.02Buy Now
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Steam$59.99View

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

Quality

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

87% positive (2,631 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,631 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$6.78 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($5.74)

Popularity

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

84 concurrent players — niche audience

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

87% positive (54,196 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
54,196 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$7.02 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-23% minor player decrease
2,722 concurrent players — solid base
54,196 total reviews — major title
Game DetailsBattlestar Galactica DeadlockTotal War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
Release Date
August 31, 2017
September 2, 2013
Developers
Black Lab Games
CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive
Publishers
Slitherine Ltd.
SEGA, Feral Interactive
Platforms
Windows
MacOs, Windows
Achievements
188

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

No PC requirements data available

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows 7 / Windows 8
  • Processor:2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater)
  • Memory:4GB RAM
  • Graphics:1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card.
  • DirectX®:11
  • Hard Drive:35 GB HD space
  • Additional:Screen Resolution - 1920x1080

    Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
Which is better: Battlestar Galactica Deadlock or Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition won the comparison against Battlestar Galactica Deadlock 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 Battlestar Galactica Deadlock worth buying over Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?

Based on the metrics, Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition 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. Battlestar Galactica Deadlock currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 11, 2026, 03:38 AM UTC

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