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Close Combat: Cross of IronVSImperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"

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

Close Combat: Cross of Iron

Close Combat: Cross of Iron

Quality
63Popularity
18Value
96
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 42 days
−80% $7.99
Buy Now
VS
Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"

Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"

Quality
59Popularity
24Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 90 days
$9.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

6
Close Combat: Cross of Iron
6 of 12 metrics
Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.99 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.99
$7.99
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
30 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
81.2% positive Wins
71.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
160 -
797 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
130 -
569 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
30 Wins
228 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 -
77 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
778 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
3 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2020 -
Aug 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeClose Combat: Cross of Iron

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

Wait for SaleImperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Close Combat: Cross of Iron
Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"

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

Close Combat: Cross of Iron

Close Combat: Cross of Iron

1 Store
Steam
Steam −80% $7.99Buy Now
Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"

Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Close Combat: Cross of Iron

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (160 reviews) — mostly positive
160 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$7.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +180%
14 concurrent players — niche audience

Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

71% positive (797 reviews) — mostly positive
797 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$9.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $7.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Strong +34% player growth
47 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsClose Combat: Cross of IronImperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"
Release Date
July 23, 2020
August 16, 2021
Developers
Strategy 3 Tactics
Imperivm World, Dinamic Software
Publishers
Matrix Games
Dinamic Software
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Close Combat: Cross of Iron

No PC requirements data available

Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1360x768 or higher / 1920x1080
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Close Combat: Cross of Iron or Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"?

Close Combat: Cross of Iron and Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome" are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Close Combat: Cross of Iron worth buying over Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Close Combat: Cross of Iron currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 09:07 PM UTC

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