Combat Mission Shock Force 2 vs Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Combat Mission Shock Force 2 is $20.90 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Combat Mission Shock Force 2 | Sid Meier's Civilization VII |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 51 | 60 |
| Quality | 65 | 59 |
| Value | 58 | 73 |
| Popularity | 23 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $10.60 | $31.50 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.4% positive | 48.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 8.9K |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Combat Mission Shock Force 2 | Sid Meier's Civilization VII |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 31, 2020 | February 10, 2025 |
| Developers | Battlefront | Firaxis Games |
| Publishers | Matrix Games | 2K |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | Win 10 64 Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Pentium IV 2.8 GHz or equivalent speed AMD processor or better | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1 GB VRAM or better and must support 1024x768 or higher resolution in OpenGL | NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / Intel Arc A750 |
| Storage (minimum) | 12 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | DirectX 12 compatible Sound Card (Windows only) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Combat Mission Shock Force 2 or Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
Sid Meier's Civilization VII won the comparison against Combat Mission Shock Force 2 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 Combat Mission Shock Force 2 worth buying over Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
Based on the metrics, Sid Meier's Civilization VII 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. Sid Meier's Civilization VII currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:04 PM UTC