Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord vs Mount & Blade: Warband
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Mount & Blade: Warband wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Mount & Blade: Warband is $16.40 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord | Mount & Blade: Warband |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 74 | 76 |
| Quality | 84 | 91 |
| Value | 72 | 77 |
| Popularity | 52 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $20.79 | $4.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.8% positive | 97.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 22.2K | 3.0K |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord | Mount & Blade: Warband |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 25, 2022 | March 31, 2010 |
| Developers | TaleWorlds Entertainment | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publishers | TaleWorlds Entertainment | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit only) | Windows XP or greater |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X | Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 1GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon™ RX 580 | NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200, ATI Radeon 9600, or better |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 100MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord or Mount & Blade: Warband?
Mount & Blade: Warband won the comparison against Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord 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 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord worth buying over Mount & Blade: Warband?
Based on the metrics, Mount & Blade: Warband 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. Mount & Blade: Warband currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:52 PM UTC