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

Dragon Age™ Inquisition

Dragon Age™ Inquisition

ActionStrategyAdventureRPG
Quality
79Popularity
35Value
35
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈21h
$39.99
Buy Now
VS
SpellForce 3 Reforced

SpellForce 3 Reforced

Quality
63Popularity
30Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈17h
-76% $9.45
Buy Now

Winner

Dragon Age™ Inquisition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 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.

9
Dragon Age™ Inquisition
9 of 15 metrics
SpellForce 3 Reforced
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$39.99 -
$9.45 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.99 Wins
$6.57 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-76% Wins
Sales Frequency
8 price changes -
16 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
85/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
76% positive -
76.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
18.7K Wins
5.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
14.2K Wins
4.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.5K -
1.4K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
404 Wins
11 -
Steam Recommendations
18.7K Wins
5.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
69 Wins
39 -
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2020 Wins
Dec 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDragon Age™ Inquisition

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

MaybeSpellForce 3 Reforced

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:
Dragon Age™ Inquisition
SpellForce 3 Reforced

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

Dragon Age™ Inquisition

Dragon Age™ Inquisition

1 Store
Steam
Steam$39.99Buy Now
SpellForce 3 Reforced

SpellForce 3 Reforced

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -76% $9.45Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +323% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +323% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +323% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Dragon Age™ Inquisition

Quality

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

76% positive (18,740 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
18,740 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$39.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +67%
426 concurrent players — smaller but active
18,740 total reviews — proven game with large community

SpellForce 3 Reforced

Quality

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

76% positive (5,732 reviews) — mostly positive
5,732 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$9.45 — very accessible price
76% off — massive discount
Historical low: $6.57 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-12% minor player decrease
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDragon Age™ InquisitionSpellForce 3 Reforced
Release Date
June 4, 2020
December 7, 2017
Developers
BioWare
Grimlore Games
Publishers
Electronic Arts
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
69
39

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dragon Age™ Inquisition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 or 8.1, 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Six core @ 3.2 GHz/ix core @ 3.2 GHz Processor (Intel): Quad core @ 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7870 or R9 270/Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 26 GB available space

SpellForce 3 Reforced

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, Windows 10 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790, AMD FX-8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB, AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 51 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dragon Age™ Inquisition or SpellForce 3 Reforced?

Dragon Age™ Inquisition won the comparison against SpellForce 3 Reforced 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 Dragon Age™ Inquisition worth buying over SpellForce 3 Reforced?

Based on the metrics, Dragon Age™ Inquisition 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. SpellForce 3 Reforced currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC

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