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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Cossacks: Back to War

Cossacks: Back to War

Quality
76Popularity
28Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−73% $1.33
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Men of War: Assault Squad 2

Men of War: Assault Squad 2

ActionStrategySimulation
Quality
82Popularity
37Value
35
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−89% $3.43
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Winner

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

3
Cossacks: Back to War
3 of 15 metrics
Men of War: Assault Squad 2
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.33 Wins
$3.43 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.25 Wins
$2.93 -
Best Current Discount
-73% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
47 price changes -
163 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
60/100 -
68/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
88.3% positive -
91.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.6K -
35.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.3K -
32.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
307 Wins
3.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
136 -
659 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.6K -
35.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
415 Wins
Supported Languages
4 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2010 -
May 2014 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCossacks: Back to War

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeMen of War: Assault Squad 2

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Cossacks: Back to War
Men of War: Assault Squad 2

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

Cossacks: Back to War

Cossacks: Back to War

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Kinguin
Kinguin −73% $1.33Buy Now
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GAMIVO +20% $1.59View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +275% $4.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +275% $4.99View
Steam
Steam +275% $4.99View
Men of War: Assault Squad 2

Men of War: Assault Squad 2

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Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $3.43Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +5% $3.61View
Steam
Steam +774% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +774% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +774% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Cossacks: Back to War

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

88% positive (2,631 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 60/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,631 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$1.33 — very accessible price
73% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($1.20)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +227%
196 concurrent players — smaller but active

Men of War: Assault Squad 2

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

92% positive (35,608 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 68/100 — mixed reception from critics
35,608 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$3.43 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.73 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-24% minor player decrease
633 concurrent players — smaller but active
35,608 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCossacks: Back to WarMen of War: Assault Squad 2
Release Date
September 2, 2010
May 15, 2014
Developers
GSC Game World
Digitalmindsoft
Publishers
GSC World Publishing
Fulqrum Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
415

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Cossacks: Back to War or Men of War: Assault Squad 2?

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 won the comparison against Cossacks: Back to War 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 Cossacks: Back to War worth buying over Men of War: Assault Squad 2?

Based on the metrics, Men of War: Assault Squad 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. Cossacks: Back to War currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 08:01 PM UTC

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