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Company of Heroes 2VSCompany of Heroes: Tales of Valor

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Company of Heroes 2

Company of Heroes 2

Quality
80Popularity
40Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-79% $4.22
Buy Now
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Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor

Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor

Quality
82Popularity
26Value
51
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-16% $16.88
Buy Now

Winner

Company of Heroes 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

13
Company of Heroes 2
13 of 15 metrics
Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.22 Wins
$16.88 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.62 Wins
$3.99 -
Best Current Discount
-79% Wins
-16% -
Sales Frequency
75 price changes Wins
52 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
70/100 -
Steam Review Score
80.8% positive -
91.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
68.4K Wins
1.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
55.3K Wins
1.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
13.1K -
131 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.9K Wins
45 -
Steam Recommendations
68.4K Wins
1.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
452 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2013 Wins
Apr 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItCompany of Heroes 2

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeCompany of Heroes: Tales of Valor

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Company of Heroes 2
Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor

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

Company of Heroes 2

Company of Heroes 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -79% $4.22Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +7% $4.50View
Steam
Steam +374% $19.99View
Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor

Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -16% $16.88Buy Now
Steam
Steam +18% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Company of Heroes 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

81% positive (68,427 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
68,427 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.22 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Strong +44% player growth
2,578 concurrent players — solid base
68,427 total reviews — major title

Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor

Quality

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

92% positive (1,621 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 70/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,621 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$16.88 — reasonable price
16% off — minor discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-24% minor player decrease
37 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCompany of Heroes 2Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor
Release Date
June 25, 2013
April 8, 2009
Developers
Relic Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Relic Entertainment
Publishers
Relic Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
SEGA
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
452

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Company of Heroes 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Memory: 4GB RAM
  • Processor: 3Ghz Intel i5 quad core or equivalent
  • Graphics: 1024 MB Direct3D 11 capable video card (GeForce GTX 470 or Radeon HD 5850)
  • OS *: 64bit Windows 7 and above
  • Internet: Broadband Internet connection
  • Hard Drive: 30GB free Hard disc space

Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Company of Heroes 2 or Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor?

Company of Heroes 2 won the comparison against Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor 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 Company of Heroes 2 worth buying over Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor?

Based on the metrics, Company of Heroes 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. Company of Heroes 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:31 AM UTC

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