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Company of Heroes: Opposing FrontsVSCompany of Heroes: Tales of Valor

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

Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

Quality
89Popularity
24Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-82% $3.60
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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
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Winner

Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
6 of 13 metrics
Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.60 Wins
$16.88 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.01 Wins
$3.99 -
Best Current Discount
-82% Wins
-16% -
Sales Frequency
82 price changes Wins
52 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
87/100 Wins
70/100 -
Steam Review Score
90.9% positive -
91.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
799 -
1.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
726 -
1.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
73 Wins
131 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
26 -
45 Wins
Steam Recommendations
790 -
1.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2007 -
Apr 2009 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCompany of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

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

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: Opposing Fronts
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: Opposing Fronts

Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -82% $3.60Buy Now
Steam
Steam +455% $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: Opposing Fronts

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

91% positive (799 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
799 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.60 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.01)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-20% minor player decrease
24 concurrent players — niche audience

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: Opposing FrontsCompany of Heroes: Tales of Valor
Release Date
September 24, 2007
April 8, 2009
Developers
Relic Entertainment
Relic Entertainment
Publishers
SEGA
SEGA
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts or Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor?

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

Based on the metrics, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor 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: Opposing Fronts currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

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

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