Chivalry: Medieval Warfare vs Insurgency: Sandstorm
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Insurgency: Sandstorm wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is $3.94 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Chivalry: Medieval Warfare | Insurgency: Sandstorm |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 69 | 80 |
| Quality | 81 | 83 |
| Value | 78 | 94 |
| Popularity | 38 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.05 | $5.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.3% positive | 85.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 25 | 1.1K |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Chivalry: Medieval Warfare | Insurgency: Sandstorm |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 16, 2012 | December 12, 2018 |
| Developers | Torn Banner Studios | New World Interactive |
| Publishers | Torn Banner Studios | Focus Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10/11 (64 bits) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i7-8700 (3.20GHz)/AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (3.20GHz) |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980/AMD Radeon R9 390X |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 40 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Chivalry: Medieval Warfare or Insurgency: Sandstorm?
Insurgency: Sandstorm won the comparison against Chivalry: Medieval Warfare 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 Chivalry: Medieval Warfare worth buying over Insurgency: Sandstorm?
Based on the metrics, Insurgency: Sandstorm 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. Insurgency: Sandstorm currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:47 PM UTC