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

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms

ActionStrategySimulationRPG
Quality
74Popularity
23Value
47
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
$0.99
Buy Now
VS
Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2

ActionStrategySimulationRPG
Quality
75Popularity
27Value
47
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
$0.99
Buy Now

Winner

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2 wins 4 of 6 head-to-head metrics.

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

2
Heroes of the Three Kingdoms
2 of 6 metrics
Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2
4 of 6 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.99
$0.99
Sales Frequency
4 price changes
4 price changes
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
93.5% positive Wins
93.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
659 -
1.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
616 -
1.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
43 Wins
121 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
72 -
398 Wins
Steam Recommendations
644 -
1.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
2 languages
2 languages
Release Date
Nov 2020
Nov 2020
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleHeroes of the Three Kingdoms

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

Wait for SaleHeroes of the Three Kingdoms 2

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Heroes of the Three Kingdoms
Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2

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 the Three Kingdoms

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$0.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $0.99View
Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$0.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $0.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

93% positive (659 reviews) — very positive reception
659 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$0.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

Strong +42% player growth
81 concurrent players — niche audience

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2

Quality

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

93% positive (1,826 reviews) — very positive reception
1,826 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$0.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

+20% player growth
478 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHeroes of the Three KingdomsHeroes of the Three Kingdoms 2
Release Date
November 12, 2020
November 12, 2020
Developers
USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Publishers
USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd., Phoenix Game
USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd., Phoenix Game
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Heroes of the Three Kingdoms or Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2?

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2 won the comparison against Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 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 the Three Kingdoms worth buying over Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2?

Based on the metrics, Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2 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: Jul 21, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC

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