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Crown Wars: The Black PrinceVSEmpire of Angels IV

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

Crown Wars: The Black Prince

Crown Wars: The Black Prince

Quality
51Popularity
22Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈17h
-88% $4.69
Buy Now
VS
Empire of Angels IV

Empire of Angels IV

Quality
55Popularity
40Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-74% $3.85
Buy Now

Winner

Crown Wars: The Black Prince wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 6 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

6
Crown Wars: The Black Prince
6 of 11 metrics
Empire of Angels IV
5 of 11 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.69 -
$3.85 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.40 -
$3.89 Wins
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
-74% -
Sales Frequency
78 price changes Wins
41 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
60.6% positive -
67.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
432 Wins
303 -
Positive Steam Reviews
262 Wins
204 -
Negative Steam Reviews
170 -
99 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
May 2024 Wins
Dec 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCrown Wars: The Black Prince

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeEmpire of Angels IV

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:
Crown Wars: The Black Prince
Empire of Angels IV

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

Crown Wars: The Black Prince

Crown Wars: The Black Prince

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $4.69Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +71% $8.00View
Steam
Steam +753% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +753% $39.99View
Empire of Angels IV

Empire of Angels IV

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -74% $3.85Buy Now
Steam
Steam +17% $4.49View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Crown Wars: The Black Prince

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

61% positive (432 reviews) — mixed opinions
432 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$4.69 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($4.35)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-71% player drop
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Empire of Angels IV

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

67% positive (303 reviews) — mixed opinions
303 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.85 — very accessible price
74% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($3.69)

Popularity

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

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCrown Wars: The Black PrinceEmpire of Angels IV
Release Date
May 23, 2024
December 14, 2016
Developers
Artefacts Studio
SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Publishers
Nacon
SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Crown Wars: The Black Prince or Empire of Angels IV?

Crown Wars: The Black Prince won the comparison against Empire of Angels IV 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 Crown Wars: The Black Prince worth buying over Empire of Angels IV?

Based on the metrics, Crown Wars: The Black Prince 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. Crown Wars: The Black Prince currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC

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