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

Kingdom Ascension

Kingdom Ascension

StrategyCasualIndieAdventureRTSBase BuildingSingleplayer +15
Quality
64Popularity
19Value
63
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 3 days
−22% $9.31
Buy
VS
Northgard: Definitive Edition

Northgard: Definitive Edition

StrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRTSBase BuildingSingleplayer +15
Quality
84Popularity
39Value
77
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 16 hours
−79% $7.49
Buy

Winner

Northgard: Definitive Edition wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Buy on Kinguin
3
Kingdom Ascension
3 of 15 metrics
Northgard: Definitive Edition
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.31 -
$7.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.43 -
$5.88 Wins
Best Current Discount
-22% -
-79% Wins
Sales Frequency
70 price changes -
90 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
82.1% positive -
85.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
201 -
54.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
165 -
46.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
36 Wins
8.1K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
1.1K Wins
Steam Recommendations
201 -
54.0K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
50 -
289 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2025 Wins
Mar 2018 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleKingdom Ascension

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

Worth ItNorthgard: Definitive Edition

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Kingdom Ascension
Northgard: Definitive Edition

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

Kingdom Ascension

Kingdom Ascension

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −22% $9.31Buy
Steam
Steam +29% $11.99View
Northgard: Definitive Edition

Northgard: Definitive Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −79% $7.49Buy
Steam
Steam$34.99View

Kingdom Ascension

Quality

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

82% positive (201 reviews): mostly positive
201 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$9.31: very accessible price
22% off: modest discount
Historical low: $7.43: room for better deals

Popularity

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

Players down 100% in recent days

Northgard: Definitive Edition

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

85% positive (54,510 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
54,510 reviews: very large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$7.49: very accessible price
79% off: deep discount
Historical low: $5.88: room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 104% in recent days
1,457 concurrent players: solid base
54,510 total reviews: major title
Game detailsKingdom AscensionNorthgard: Definitive Edition
Release date
July 18, 2025
March 7, 2018
Developers
RainRingStudio
Shiro Games
Publishers
RainRingStudio
Shiro Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
50
289

Kingdom Ascension

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit | Windows 11 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-12600K | AMD® Ryzen™ 7 5800X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ RTX 3080 (10 GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 6800 XT (16 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Northgard: Definitive Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or better: 64 bits required
  • Processor: Intel i5 3.1 Ghz Quad core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7800 or better
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Recommended display resolution: 1440x900
Which is better: Kingdom Ascension or Northgard: Definitive Edition?

Northgard: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Kingdom Ascension 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 Kingdom Ascension worth buying over Northgard: Definitive Edition?

Based on the metrics, Northgard: Definitive Edition 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. Northgard: Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 01:45 PM UTC

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