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

Close Combat: Cross of Iron

Close Combat: Cross of Iron

StrategySimulationRTSSingleplayerMultiplayer +10
Quality
64Popularity
18Value
96
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
Likely ends in 2 days
−80% $7.86
Buy
VS
Ultimate General: Civil War

Ultimate General: Civil War

StrategyIndieSimulationRTSSingleplayerMultiplayer +14
Quality
72Popularity
32Value
40
SteamBest price· Steam
$29.99
Buy

Winner

Close Combat: Cross of Iron wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Close Combat: Cross of Iron is currently cheaper ($7.86 vs $29.99 for Ultimate General: Civil War) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.

Buy on Kinguin
7
Close Combat: Cross of Iron
7 of 14 metrics
Ultimate General: Civil War
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.86 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.86 Wins
$10.49 -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
51 price changes Wins
11 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
81.7% positive -
88.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
164 -
8.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
134 -
7.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
30 Wins
934 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 -
355 Wins
Steam Recommendations
164 -
8.2K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
39 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2020 Wins
Jul 2017 -
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 SaleUltimate General: Civil War

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Close Combat: Cross of Iron
Ultimate General: Civil War

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

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $7.86Buy
Steam
Steam$39.99View
Ultimate General: Civil War

Ultimate General: Civil War

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy

Close Combat: Cross of Iron

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

82% positive (164 reviews): mostly positive
164 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$7.86: very accessible price
80% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Players down 40% in recent days
3 concurrent players: niche audience

Ultimate General: Civil War

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

89% positive (8,335 reviews): very positive reception
8,335 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now: better ways to spend your money.

$29.99: mid-range price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players down 34% in recent days
286 concurrent players: smaller but active
Game detailsClose Combat: Cross of IronUltimate General: Civil War
Release date
July 23, 2020
July 14, 2017
Developers
Strategy 3 Tactics
Game-Labs
Publishers
Matrix Games
Game-Labs
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
—
39

Close Combat: Cross of Iron

No PC requirements data available

Ultimate General: Civil War

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 - 64 bits
  • Processor: Intel i5
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1GB VRAM, 1920x1080 resolution, Nvidia 960 or Radeon R9 285
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Which is better: Close Combat: Cross of Iron or Ultimate General: Civil War?

Close Combat: Cross of Iron won the comparison against Ultimate General: Civil 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 Close Combat: Cross of Iron worth buying over Ultimate General: Civil War?

Based on the metrics, Close Combat: Cross of Iron 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: Oct 13, 2026, 09:07 PM UTC

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