Heroes of Valor vs Holdfast: Nations At War
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Holdfast: Nations At War wins 10 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Holdfast: Nations At War is $2.26 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Heroes of Valor | Holdfast: Nations At War |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 66 |
| Quality | 72 | 73 |
| Value | 70 | 72 |
| Popularity | 25 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $7.73 |
| Steam Review Score | 90% positive | 90.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 513 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Heroes of Valor | Holdfast: Nations At War |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 12, 2025 | March 5, 2020 |
| Developers | Fancy Cat Interactive | Anvil Game Studios |
| Publishers | Iceberg Interactive | Anvil Game Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel i7-8700k or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 10 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia RTX 3060ti or AMD RX 6700XT | Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 580 8GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Heroes of Valor or Holdfast: Nations At War?
Holdfast: Nations At War won the comparison against Heroes of Valor 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 Valor worth buying over Holdfast: Nations At War?
Based on the metrics, Holdfast: Nations At War 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. Holdfast: Nations At War currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC