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Heroes of Might & Magic VVSMight & Magic® Heroes® VII

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

Heroes of Might & Magic V

Heroes of Might & Magic V

Quality
83Popularity
29Value
40
SteamBest price· Steam
$9.99
Buy
VS
Might & Magic® Heroes® VII

Might & Magic® Heroes® VII

Quality
50Popularity
31Value
40
SteamBest price· Steam
$29.99
Buy

Winner

Heroes of Might & Magic V wins 6 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Heroes of Might & Magic V is currently cheaper ($9.99 vs $29.99 for Might & Magic® Heroes® VII) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.

Buy on Steam
6
Heroes of Might & Magic V
6 of 12 metrics
Might & Magic® Heroes® VII
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.49 Wins
$7.49 -
Sales Frequency
7 price changes
7 price changes
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
77/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
88.1% positive Wins
54.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.0K -
6.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.5K -
3.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
476 Wins
3.1K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
155 Wins
153 -
Steam Recommendations
3.9K -
6.8K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
33 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2008 -
Sep 2015 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleHeroes of Might & Magic V

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

Wait for SaleMight & Magic® Heroes® VII

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Heroes of Might & Magic V
Might & Magic® Heroes® VII

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

Heroes of Might & Magic V

Heroes of Might & Magic V

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin$373.27View
Might & Magic® Heroes® VII

Might & Magic® Heroes® VII

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy

Heroes of Might & Magic V

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

88% positive (4,010 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100: generally favorable from critics
4,010 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$9.99: very accessible price

Popularity

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

Players down 7% in recent days
94 concurrent players: niche audience

Might & Magic® Heroes® VII

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

55% positive (6,852 reviews): mixed opinions
6,852 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now: better ways to spend your money.

$29.99: mid-range price

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 49% in recent days
88 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsHeroes of Might & Magic VMight & Magic® Heroes® VII
Release date
May 13, 2008
September 29, 2015
Developers
Nival
Limbic Entertainment
Publishers
Ubisoft
Ubisoft
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
—
33

Heroes of Might & Magic V

No PC requirements data available

Might & Magic® Heroes® VII

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8/8.1 (64bit only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD FX-6100 @ 3.3 GHz
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX670 or AMD Radeon HD7870 (2048 MB VRAM)
  • Additional Notes: Game contains Denuvo anti-tamper technology. Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Which is better: Heroes of Might & Magic V or Might & Magic® Heroes® VII?

Heroes of Might & Magic V won the comparison against Might & Magic® Heroes® VII 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 Heroes of Might & Magic V worth buying over Might & Magic® Heroes® VII?

Based on the metrics, Heroes of Might & Magic V 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC

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