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Lords of Magic: Special EditionVSThea 2: The Shattering

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

Lords of Magic: Special Edition

Lords of Magic: Special Edition

StrategyRPG
Quality
73Popularity
22Value
70
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 11 minutes
−76% $1.19
Buy Now
VS
Thea 2: The Shattering

Thea 2: The Shattering

Quality
65Popularity
27Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−91% $2.25
Buy Now

Winner

Thea 2: The Shattering wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

4
Lords of Magic: Special Edition
4 of 12 metrics
Thea 2: The Shattering
8 of 12 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.19 Wins
$2.25 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.59 Wins
$9.99 -
Best Current Discount
-76% -
-91% Wins
Sales Frequency
35 price changes -
53 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
92.1% positive Wins
79.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
529 -
1.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
487 -
1.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
42 Wins
379 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
18 -
34 Wins
Steam Recommendations
524 -
2.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
26 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Dec 2015 -
May 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLords of Magic: Special Edition

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

MaybeThea 2: The Shattering

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Lords of Magic: Special Edition
Thea 2: The Shattering

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

Lords of Magic: Special Edition

Lords of Magic: Special Edition

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −76% $1.19Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +19% $1.42View
Steam
Steam +319% $4.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +319% $4.99View
Thea 2: The Shattering

Thea 2: The Shattering

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $2.25Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1011% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Lords of Magic: Special Edition

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

92% positive (529 reviews) — very positive reception
529 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.19 — very accessible price
76% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +117%
26 concurrent players — niche audience

Thea 2: The Shattering

Quality

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

80% positive (1,885 reviews) — mostly positive
1,885 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$2.25 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.14)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +65%
28 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLords of Magic: Special EditionThea 2: The Shattering
Release Date
December 3, 2015
May 13, 2019
Developers
Impressions Games
MuHa Games, Eerie Forest Studio
Publishers
Rebellion
MuHa Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
26

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Lords of Magic: Special Edition

No PC requirements data available

Thea 2: The Shattering

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
  • Processor: Quad Core 3.5 GHz or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 class GPU with 4GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Device
  • Additional Notes: Internet Access needed for coop

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Lords of Magic: Special Edition or Thea 2: The Shattering?

Thea 2: The Shattering won the comparison against Lords of Magic: Special Edition 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 Lords of Magic: Special Edition worth buying over Thea 2: The Shattering?

Based on the metrics, Thea 2: The Shattering 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. Thea 2: The Shattering currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 07:06 AM UTC

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