Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 vs Supreme Commander 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Supreme Commander 2 wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 | Supreme Commander 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 62 | 69 |
| Quality | 84 | 83 |
| Value | 50 | 70 |
| Popularity | 34 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | N/A | R$ 20.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.2% positive | 87.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 401 | 169 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 | Supreme Commander 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 8, 2009 | March 1, 2010 |
| Developers | EA Los Angeles | Gas Powered Games |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 2.6 GHz or better, Dual Core AMD or Intel CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2GB RAM (XP) 2GB RAM (Vista / Win 7) |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 256 MB VRAM DX9 compliant with Pixel Shader 3.0 |
| DirectX® (minimum) | — | DirectX 9.0 |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 4-5 GB for full install & DirectX |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 or Supreme Commander 2?
Supreme Commander 2 won the comparison against Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 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 Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 worth buying over Supreme Commander 2?
Based on the metrics, Supreme Commander 2 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. Supreme Commander 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:58 PM UTC