Imperator: Rome vs The Political Machine 2016
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Imperator: Rome wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Political Machine 2016 is R$21.02 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Imperator: Rome | The Political Machine 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 59 | 50 |
| Quality | 68 | 63 |
| Value | 68 | 40 |
| Popularity | 35 | 45 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 28.79 | R$ 7.77 |
| Steam Review Score | 65.5% positive | 77.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 321 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Imperator: Rome | The Political Machine 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 25, 2019 | February 4, 2016 |
| Developers | Paradox Development Studio | Stardock Entertainment |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Stardock Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® iCore™ i5- 3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 3 2200G | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 380 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Imperator: Rome or The Political Machine 2016?
Imperator: Rome won the comparison against The Political Machine 2016 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 Imperator: Rome worth buying over The Political Machine 2016?
Based on the metrics, Imperator: Rome 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. Imperator: Rome currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC