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Mount & Blade II: BannerlordVSVoidExpanse

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

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
83Popularity
46Value
92
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
Historical Low!
in 1 day
−67% $16.36
Buy Now
VS
VoidExpanse

VoidExpanse

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
56Popularity
22Value
34
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−94% $0.83
Buy Now

Winner

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

11
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
11 of 15 metrics
VoidExpanse
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$16.36 -
$0.83 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$16.83 -
$0.98 Wins
Best Current Discount
-67% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
145 price changes Wins
37 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
77/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
87.7% positive Wins
68.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
227.5K Wins
570 -
Positive Steam Reviews
199.6K Wins
391 -
Negative Steam Reviews
27.9K -
179 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
23.1K Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
227.8K Wins
570 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 Wins
35 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2022 Wins
Apr 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItMount & Blade II: Bannerlord

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Skip ThisVoidExpanse

This isn't its moment. Right now, there are better options or better times to consider this one.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
VoidExpanse

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

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −67% $16.36Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $16.64View
Steam
Steam +206% $49.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +206% $49.99View
VoidExpanse

VoidExpanse

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $0.83Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +37% $1.14View
Steam
Steam +1706% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

88% positive (227,504 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
227,504 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$16.36 — reasonable price
67% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-9% minor player decrease
24,374 concurrent players — very healthy
262 new reviews — still being discovered
227,504 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

VoidExpanse

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

69% positive (570 reviews) — mixed opinions
570 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$0.83 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.77)

Popularity

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

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

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMount & Blade II: BannerlordVoidExpanse
Release Date
October 25, 2022
April 2, 2015
Developers
TaleWorlds Entertainment
AtomicTorch Studio
Publishers
TaleWorlds Entertainment
AtomicTorch Studio
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
50
35

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit only)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon™ RX 580
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • Additional Notes:

VoidExpanse

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.2GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 GB NVIDIA 460 / AMD Radeon 5870
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 750 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord or VoidExpanse?

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord won the comparison against VoidExpanse 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 VoidExpanse?

Based on the metrics, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord 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 II: Bannerlord currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 07:46 PM UTC

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