Back to browse

Jagged Alliance FlashbackVSSword Legacy: Omen

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Jagged Alliance Flashback

Jagged Alliance Flashback

Quality
36Popularity
42Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-82% $3.52
Buy Now
VS
Sword Legacy: Omen

Sword Legacy: Omen

ActionStrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
55Popularity
41Value
100
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-99% $0.21
Buy Now

Winner

Sword Legacy: Omen wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 10 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

2
Jagged Alliance Flashback
2 of 10 metrics
Sword Legacy: Omen
8 of 10 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.52 -
$0.21 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$0.21 Wins
Best Current Discount
-82% -
-99% Wins
Sales Frequency
53 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
38.4% positive -
68.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
430 Wins
362 -
Positive Steam Reviews
165 -
247 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
265 -
115 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Oct 2014 -
Aug 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleJagged Alliance Flashback

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

MaybeSword Legacy: Omen

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Jagged Alliance Flashback
Sword Legacy: Omen

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

Jagged Alliance Flashback

Jagged Alliance Flashback

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -82% $3.52Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +42% $5.00View
Steam
Steam +468% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +468% $19.99View
Sword Legacy: Omen

Sword Legacy: Omen

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -99% $0.21Buy Now
Steam
Steam +8467% $17.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Jagged Alliance Flashback

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

38% positive (430 reviews) — mostly negative
430 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.52 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.49)

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Sword Legacy: Omen

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

68% positive (362 reviews) — mixed opinions
362 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$0.21 — very accessible price
99% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsJagged Alliance FlashbackSword Legacy: Omen
Release Date
October 21, 2014
August 13, 2018
Developers
Full Control
Firecast Studio, Fableware
Publishers
THQ Nordic, Full Control
Firecast Studio
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Jagged Alliance Flashback or Sword Legacy: Omen?

Sword Legacy: Omen won the comparison against Jagged Alliance Flashback 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 Jagged Alliance Flashback worth buying over Sword Legacy: Omen?

Based on the metrics, Sword Legacy: Omen 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. Sword Legacy: Omen currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio

Know exactly when a PC game is worth buying

Disclaimer

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.

Prices change fast. Always double-check the final price on the store before buying.

© 2026 GameValio. All rights reserved.