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Fantasy Grounds ClassicVSWartales

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

Fantasy Grounds Classic

Fantasy Grounds Classic

Quality
63Popularity
24Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
$95.65
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VS
Wartales

Wartales

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
71Popularity
37Value
51
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈22d
-60% $13.99
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Winner

Wartales wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

1
Fantasy Grounds Classic
1 of 14 metrics
Wartales
13 of 14 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$95.65 -
$13.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$10.09 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-60% Wins
Sales Frequency
24 price changes -
97 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
77.6% positive -
86.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
990 -
31.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
768 -
27.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
222 Wins
4.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
1.3K Wins
Steam Recommendations
989 -
31.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
235 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2014 -
Apr 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFantasy Grounds Classic

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

MaybeWartales

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:
Fantasy Grounds Classic
Wartales

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

Fantasy Grounds Classic

Fantasy Grounds Classic

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin$95.65Buy Now
Wartales

Wartales

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -60% $13.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +124% $31.33View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Fantasy Grounds Classic

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

78% positive (990 reviews) — mostly positive
990 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$95.65 — high price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-50% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Wartales

Quality

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

87% positive (31,246 reviews) — very positive reception
31,246 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$13.99 — reasonable price
60% off — solid discount
Historical low: $9.62 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-36% player decline
1,043 concurrent players — solid base
31,246 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFantasy Grounds ClassicWartales
Release Date
May 9, 2014
April 12, 2023
Developers
SmiteWorks USA, LLC
Shiro Games
Publishers
SmiteWorks USA, LLC
Shiro Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
235

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Fantasy Grounds Classic

No PC requirements data available

Wartales

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GTX 1080 / AMD RX 5600
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 30 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Fantasy Grounds Classic or Wartales?

Wartales won the comparison against Fantasy Grounds Classic 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 Fantasy Grounds Classic worth buying over Wartales?

Based on the metrics, Wartales 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. Wartales currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:09 AM UTC

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