China: Mao's legacy vs Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
China: Mao's legacy wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics. China: Mao's legacy is R$4.58 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | China: Mao's legacy | Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 57 | 48 |
| Quality | 73 | 65 |
| Value | 53 | 49 |
| Popularity | 24 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 21.91 | R$ 26.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.1% positive | 80.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 39 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
China: Mao's legacy
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Details and requirements
| Item | China: Mao's legacy | Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 24, 2019 | July 11, 2025 |
| Developers | Nostalgames | Nostalgames |
| Publishers | Nostalgames | Nostalgames |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 SP1+, Windows 8, 8.1, Windows 10, etc (32-bit, 64-bit) | Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11 (32-bit, 64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | SSE2 instruction set support | x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support. |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DX10 (shader model 4.0) | DX10, DX11, DX12 capable. |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: China: Mao's legacy or Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War?
China: Mao's legacy won the comparison against Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War 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 China: Mao's legacy worth buying over Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War?
Based on the metrics, China: Mao's legacy 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. China: Mao's legacy currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:43 PM UTC