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

DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires

DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires

ActionStrategySimulation
Quality
45Popularity
26Value
75
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 10 hours
−57% $25.74
Buy Now
VS
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
83Popularity
46Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 13 hours
−65% $17.27
Buy Now

Winner

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

2
DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires
2 of 15 metrics
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$25.74 -
$17.27 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$25.59 -
$16.83 Wins
Best Current Discount
-57% -
-65% Wins
Sales Frequency
150 price changes Wins
147 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
50.1% positive -
87.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.7K -
227.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
838 -
199.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
833 Wins
27.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
19 -
23.5K Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.7K -
227.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
39 -
50 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2021 -
Oct 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires

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

Worth ItMount & Blade II: Bannerlord

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

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

DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires

DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires

6 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −57% $25.74Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +6% $27.20View
Eneba
Eneba +11% $28.68View
Steam
Steam +133% $59.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +133% $59.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +133% $59.99View
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −65% $17.27Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +10% $19.02View
Steam
Steam +189% $49.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +189% $49.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

50% positive (1,669 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,669 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$25.74 — mid-range price
57% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($25.59)

Popularity

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

-38% player decline
16 concurrent players — niche audience

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Quality

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

88% positive (227,540 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
227,540 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$17.27 — reasonable price
65% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($16.36)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-21% minor player decrease
30,927 concurrent players — very healthy
246 new reviews — still being discovered
227,540 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDYNASTY WARRIORS 9 EmpiresMount & Blade II: Bannerlord
Release Date
December 22, 2021
October 25, 2022
Developers
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
TaleWorlds Entertainment
Publishers
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
TaleWorlds Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
39
50

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10, 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 3770 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or over
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or over, VRAM 6GB or over
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 16 bit 5.1ch surround, 48KHz WAVE file can be played
  • Additional Notes: Set the graphics quality to High from "Graphics Settings (Advanced)". This will automatically adjust the settings @ 1920x1080.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit only)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon™ RX 580
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • Additional Notes:

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires or Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord?

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord won the comparison against DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires 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 DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires worth buying over Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord?

Based on the metrics, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord 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. DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 12:13 PM UTC

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