Broken Arrow vs Tempest Rising
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Broken Arrow wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Broken Arrow is $7.96 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Broken Arrow | Tempest Rising |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 61 |
| Quality | 50 | 84 |
| Value | 72 | 46 |
| Popularity | 37 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $23.39 | $31.35 |
| Steam Review Score | 55.3% positive | 86.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.7K | 463 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Broken Arrow | Tempest Rising |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 19, 2025 | April 24, 2025 |
| Developers | Steel Balalaika | Slipgate Ironworks™ |
| Publishers | Slitherine Ltd. | 3D Realms, Knights Peak |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 x64 | Windows 10 or 11 (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i9-9900k (8 * 3600) / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (8 * 3400) | Intel Core i5-11700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce RTX 3080 (10240 MB) / Radeon RX 6800 XT (16384 MB) | NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti 8GB / AMD 7600 XT 16GB or better |
| Storage (minimum) | 85 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Broken Arrow or Tempest Rising?
Broken Arrow won the comparison against Tempest Rising 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 Broken Arrow worth buying over Tempest Rising?
Based on the metrics, Broken Arrow 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. Broken Arrow currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:03 PM UTC