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Disciples II: Gallean's ReturnVSDisciples II: Rise of the Elves

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

Disciples II: Gallean's Return

Disciples II: Gallean's Return

Quality
82Popularity
26Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4d
-87% $0.77
Buy Now
VS
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves

Disciples II: Rise of the Elves

Quality
83Popularity
25Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-87% $0.75
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

5
Disciples II: Gallean's Return
5 of 10 metrics
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves
5 of 10 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.77 -
$0.75 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.03 Wins
$1.15 -
Best Current Discount
-87%
-87%
Sales Frequency
16 price changes -
18 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
80/100 -
Steam Review Score
83.3% positive -
86.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
1.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
242 -
164 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
25 -
32 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.4K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Jul 2006
Jul 2006
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDisciples II: Gallean's Return

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

MaybeDisciples II: Rise of the Elves

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:
Disciples II: Gallean's Return
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves

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

Disciples II: Gallean's Return

Disciples II: Gallean's Return

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -87% $0.77Buy Now
Steam
Steam +55% $1.19View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +678% $5.99View
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves

Disciples II: Rise of the Elves

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -87% $0.75Buy Now
Steam
Steam +59% $1.19View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +699% $5.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Disciples II: Gallean's Return

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

83% positive (1,450 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,450 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$0.77 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.66)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-62% player drop
15 concurrent players — niche audience

Disciples II: Rise of the Elves

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

87% positive (1,254 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,254 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.75 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.66)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +153%
43 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDisciples II: Gallean's ReturnDisciples II: Rise of the Elves
Release Date
July 6, 2006
July 6, 2006
Developers
Strategy First
Strategy First
Publishers
Strategy First
Strategy First
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Disciples II: Gallean's Return or Disciples II: Rise of the Elves ?

Disciples II: Gallean's Return and Disciples II: Rise of the Elves are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Disciples II: Gallean's Return worth buying over Disciples II: Rise of the Elves ?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Disciples II: Gallean's Return currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:20 PM UTC

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