Empire of Sin vs Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Empire of Sin is R$24.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Empire of Sin | Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 54 | 66 |
| Quality | 46 | 71 |
| Value | 73 | 46 |
| Popularity | 30 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 35.99 | R$ 59.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 49.6% positive | 86.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 52 | 3.0K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Empire of Sin
Steam Cheapest Official storeR$35.99−75%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplaceR$44.99−69%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplaceR$46.09−68%Buy Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Steam Cheapest Official storeR$59.99−25%Buy Kinguin Key marketplaceR$69.05−14%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized resellerR$79.99Buy Side by side over time
Empire of SinHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Details and requirements
| Item | Empire of Sin | Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 1, 2020 | April 30, 2026 |
| Developers | Romero Games | Unfrozen |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Hooded Horse |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit | Windows® 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 3400G | Intel® Core™ i5-12400T (hexa-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 5500 (hexa-core) |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 770 (2GB) or AMD® Radeon™ RX 470 (4GB) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 (6 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 5600 OEM (6 GB) / Intel® Arc™ A750 (8 GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Empire of Sin or Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era?
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era won the comparison against Empire of Sin 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 Empire of Sin worth buying over Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era?
Based on the metrics, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era 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. Empire of Sin currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC