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Crown Wars: The Black PrinceVSThe Banner Saga 2

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

Crown Wars: The Black Prince

Crown Wars: The Black Prince

StrategyAdventureRPGSingleplayer3DTurn-Based Strategy +14
Quality
51Popularity
22Value
77
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−91% $3.43
Buy
VS
The Banner Saga 2

The Banner Saga 2

Quality
87Popularity
28Value
77
SteamBest price· Steam
−85% $3.74
Buy

Winner

Crown Wars: The Black Prince wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Buy on Kinguin
8
Crown Wars: The Black Prince
8 of 15 metrics
The Banner Saga 2
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.43 Wins
$4.01 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$2.74 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-84% -
Sales Frequency
179 price changes Wins
177 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
82/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
60.1% positive -
89.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
556 -
3.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
334 -
2.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
222 Wins
325 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
51 Wins
13 -
Steam Recommendations
550 -
3.2K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
30 -
55 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
May 2024 Wins
Apr 2016 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleCrown Wars: The Black Prince

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

MaybeThe Banner Saga 2

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Crown Wars: The Black Prince
The Banner Saga 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

Crown Wars: The Black Prince

Crown Wars: The Black Prince

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $3.43Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +4% $3.57View
GamersGate
GamersGate +17% $4.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$39.99View
Steam
Steam$39.99View
The Banner Saga 2

The Banner Saga 2

4 Stores
Steam
Steam −85% $3.74Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +7% $4.01View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +8% $4.03View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$24.99View

Crown Wars: The Black Prince

Quality

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

60% positive (556 reviews): mixed opinions
556 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$3.43: very accessible price
91% off: deep discount

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 20% in recent days
59 concurrent players: niche audience

The Banner Saga 2

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

90% positive (3,189 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100: high marks from professional reviewers
3,189 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.74: very accessible price
85% off: deep discount
Historical low: $2.55: room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players up 110% in recent days
21 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsCrown Wars: The Black PrinceThe Banner Saga 2
Release date
May 23, 2024
April 19, 2016
Developers
Artefacts Studio
Stoic
Publishers
Nacon
Stoic
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
30
55

Crown Wars: The Black Prince

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB or Intel Arc A750, 12 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 14 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: HIGH SETTINGS, 1080P, 30 FPS

The Banner Saga 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
Which is better: Crown Wars: The Black Prince or The Banner Saga 2?

Crown Wars: The Black Prince won the comparison against The Banner Saga 2 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 The Banner Saga 2?

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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:44 AM UTC

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