It Takes a War vs METAL EDEN
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
METAL EDEN wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. It Takes a War is $3.07 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | It Takes a War | METAL EDEN |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 60 |
| Quality | 73 | 68 |
| Value | 69 | 78 |
| Popularity | 48 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.62 | $4.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.4% positive | 82.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 17 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | It Takes a War | METAL EDEN |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 6, 2025 | September 2, 2025 |
| Developers | Thomas Mackinnon | Reikon Games |
| Publishers | Pantaloon | Deep Silver |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 (64-bit) or later (Windows 11 recommended for Intel 12th and 13th gen CPUs) |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
| Processor (minimum) | — | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X / Intel Core i7-12700K |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: It Takes a War or METAL EDEN?
METAL EDEN won the comparison against It Takes a War 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 It Takes a War worth buying over METAL EDEN?
Based on the metrics, METAL EDEN 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. METAL EDEN currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:41 PM UTC