Company of Heroes vs ICBM
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Company of Heroes wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Company of Heroes is $2.09 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Company of Heroes | ICBM |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 75 | 60 |
| Quality | 95 | 74 |
| Value | 77 | 71 |
| Popularity | 34 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.59 | $5.68 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.2% positive | 91.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 921 | 8 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Company of Heroes | ICBM |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 11, 2006 | November 17, 2020 |
| Developers | Relic Entertainment | SoftWarWare, K-Project |
| Publishers | Relic Entertainment | Slitherine Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® XP or Vista | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.0 Ghz Intel Pentium IV or equivalent | 6th Core i5 or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or better | Direct X Or OpenGL Compatible Video card - 3GB VRAM |
| Sound Card (minimum) | DirectX® 9.0c compatible 16-bit | DirectX Compatible Sound Card |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Company of Heroes or ICBM?
Company of Heroes won the comparison against ICBM 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 worth buying over ICBM?
Based on the metrics, Company of Heroes 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 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC