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

Blackguards

Blackguards

ActionStrategyIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerIsometricTurn-Based Strategy +12
Quality
63Popularity
28Value
83
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−96% $0.40
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VS
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

ActionStrategyIndieAdventureRPGMultiplayerIsometricWar +14
Quality
71Popularity
39Value
78
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 3 days
−84% $8.13
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Winner

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Blackguards
6 of 14 metrics
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
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)
$0.40 Wins
$8.13 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.34 Wins
$6.21 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-84% -
Sales Frequency
24 price changes -
87 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
68/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
63.6% positive -
87.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.0K -
34.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.9K -
29.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
4.3K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
29 -
5.4K Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.0K -
34.2K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
45 -
133 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2014 -
Dec 2023 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeBlackguards

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

MaybeWarhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Blackguards
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

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

Blackguards

Blackguards

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

4 Stores
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Kinguin −84% $8.13Buy
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Blackguards

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

64% positive (3,004 reviews): mixed opinions
Metacritic 68/100: mixed reception from critics
3,004 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low: a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.40: very accessible price
96% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($0.34)

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 436% in recent days
59 concurrent players: niche audience

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

87% positive (34,160 reviews): very positive reception
34,160 reviews: large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$8.13: very accessible price
84% off: deep discount
Historical low: $6.21: room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 30% in recent days
4,553 concurrent players: solid base
112 new reviews: still being discovered
34,160 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsBlackguardsWarhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Release date
January 22, 2014
December 7, 2023
Developers
Daedalic Entertainment
Owlcat Games
Publishers
Daedalic Entertainment
Owlcat Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
45
133

Blackguards

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (32/64 bits versions)
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275, ATI Radeon 4770 Series or higher
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Win10
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6400 CPU @ 2.70GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 570 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
Which is better: Blackguards or Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader?

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader won the comparison against Blackguards 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 Blackguards worth buying over Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader?

Based on the metrics, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader 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. Blackguards currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 08:37 AM UTC

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