Empires of the Undergrowth vs Ground of Aces – The World War II Airbase Builder
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Empires of the Undergrowth wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Empires of the Undergrowth is $12.30 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Empires of the Undergrowth | Ground of Aces – The World War II Airbase Builder |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 62 |
| Quality | 76 | 69 |
| Value | 75 | 82 |
| Popularity | 35 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.65 | $16.95 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.3% positive | 84.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 939 | 61 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Empires of the Undergrowth
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$4.65−84%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$5.39−82%Buy 
Steam Official store$7.49−75%Buy Ground of Aces – The World War II Airbase Builder
Side by side over time
Empires of the UndergrowthGround of Aces – The World War II Airbase Builder
Details and requirements
| Item | Empires of the Undergrowth | Ground of Aces – The World War II Airbase Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 7, 2024 | July 10, 2025 |
| Developers | Slug Disco | Blindflug Studios AG |
| Publishers | Hooded Horse, Slug Disco | Blindflug Studios AG |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) | Windows® 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-2400 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-8100 (quad-core) | Quad Core Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 550 Ti (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7750 (1 GB) | GeForce RTX 2070, Radeon RX 5700 or similar dedicated graphics card |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Empires of the Undergrowth or Ground of Aces – The World War II Airbase Builder?
Empires of the Undergrowth won the comparison against Ground of Aces – The World War II Airbase Builder 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 Empires of the Undergrowth worth buying over Ground of Aces – The World War II Airbase Builder?
Based on the metrics, Empires of the Undergrowth 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. Ground of Aces – The World War II Airbase Builder currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:14 PM UTC