Estencel vs Tribes of Midgard
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Tribes of Midgard wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Estencel is $0.44 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Estencel | Tribes of Midgard |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 48 | 47 |
| Quality | 53 | 64 |
| Value | 51 | 33 |
| Popularity | 35 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | N/A | $1.43 |
| Steam Review Score | 65.8% positive | 76.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 139 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Estencel | Tribes of Midgard |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 19, 2023 | July 27, 2021 |
| Developers | Rone Vine | Norsfell |
| Publishers | Rone Vine | 2K, Gearbox Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 64 Bits |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4770k / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or equivalent | Intel Quad Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-6300 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD RX VEGA 56 or equivalent | Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 Ti/970 (High Settings) and 1070 (Ultra Settings) or AMD R9 290/AMD RX480 (High Settings) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Estencel or Tribes of Midgard?
Tribes of Midgard won the comparison against Estencel 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 Estencel worth buying over Tribes of Midgard?
Based on the metrics, Tribes of Midgard 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. Estencel currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:38 PM UTC