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Mortal GloryVSNever Second in Rome

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

Mortal Glory

Mortal Glory

StrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
69Popularity
22Value
93
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈11d
-80% $1.59
Buy Now
VS
Never Second in Rome

Never Second in Rome

Quality
65Popularity
22Value
52
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$12.99
Buy Now

Winner

Mortal Glory wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 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.

11
Mortal Glory
11 of 14 metrics
Never Second in Rome
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.59 Wins
$12.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.59 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
47 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
86.4% positive Wins
80.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
552 Wins
544 -
Positive Steam Reviews
477 Wins
440 -
Negative Steam Reviews
75 Wins
104 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
30 Wins
Steam Recommendations
551 Wins
543 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
36 -
45 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2020 -
May 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMortal Glory

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

Wait for SaleNever Second in Rome

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Mortal Glory
Never Second in Rome

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

Mortal Glory

Mortal Glory

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -80% $1.59Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +18% $1.87View
Never Second in Rome

Never Second in Rome

1 Store
Steam
Steam$12.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Mortal Glory

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

86% positive (552 reviews) — very positive reception
552 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.59 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Never Second in Rome

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (544 reviews) — mostly positive
544 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$12.99 — reasonable price
Near historical low ($11.69)

Popularity

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

24 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMortal GloryNever Second in Rome
Release Date
January 29, 2020
May 5, 2026
Developers
Redbeak Games
Alessandro Roberti
Publishers
Redbeak Games
Alessandro Roberti
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
36
45

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Mortal Glory

No PC requirements data available

Never Second in Rome

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Mortal Glory or Never Second in Rome?

Mortal Glory won the comparison against Never Second in Rome 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 Mortal Glory worth buying over Never Second in Rome?

Based on the metrics, Mortal Glory 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. Mortal Glory currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC

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