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Legend of Heroes: Three KingdomsVSUltimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts

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

Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms

Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms

StrategyIndieSimulationEarly AccessRPG
Quality
72Popularity
31Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 18 hours
−55% $9.00
Buy Now
VS
Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts

Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts

StrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
54Popularity
31Value
45
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−25% $26.08
Buy Now

Winner

Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms
10 of 14 metrics
Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.00 Wins
$26.08 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.38 Wins
$26.05 -
Best Current Discount
-55% Wins
-25% -
Sales Frequency
69 price changes Wins
16 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.3% positive Wins
62.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.6K -
6.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
5.8K Wins
4.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
767 Wins
2.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
535 -
543 Wins
Steam Recommendations
6.6K -
6.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
37 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2025 Wins
Jan 2023 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLegend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms

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

Wait for SaleUltimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms
Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts

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

Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms

Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −55% $9.00Buy Now
Steam
Steam +78% $15.99View
Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts

Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −25% $26.08Buy Now
Steam
Steam +34% $34.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (6,554 reviews) — very positive reception
6,554 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.00 — very accessible price
55% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($8.84)

Popularity

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

-27% player decline
224 concurrent players — smaller but active

Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

63% positive (6,592 reviews) — mixed opinions
6,592 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$26.08 — mid-range price
25% off — modest discount
Historical low: $17.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +44% player growth
747 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLegend of Heroes: Three KingdomsUltimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
Release Date
March 25, 2025
January 25, 2023
Developers
Free Wing
Game-Labs
Publishers
Free Wing, NPC Entertainment
Game-Labs
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
37

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX2060 6G
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 3770 3.4 GHz, AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms or Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts?

Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms won the comparison against Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts 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 Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms worth buying over Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts?

Based on the metrics, Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms 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. Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:50 PM UTC

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