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

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
83Popularity
48Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈16m
-58% $21.05
Buy Now
VS
VoidExpanse

VoidExpanse

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
56Popularity
22Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-94% $0.84
Buy Now

Winner

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$21.05 -
$0.84 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$21.44 -
$0.98 Wins
Best Current Discount
-58% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
102 price changes Wins
26 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
77/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
87.8% positive Wins
68.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
224.8K Wins
568 -
Positive Steam Reviews
197.4K Wins
389 -
Negative Steam Reviews
27.5K -
179 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
16.4K Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
225.1K Wins
569 -
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

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeVoidExpanse

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

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

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -58% $21.05Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +19% $25.00View
Steam
Steam +137% $49.99View
VoidExpanse

VoidExpanse

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $0.84Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1685% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Quality

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

88% positive (224,842 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
224,842 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$21.05 — mid-range price
58% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($19.26)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-42% player decline
13,404 concurrent players — very healthy
177 new reviews — still being discovered
224,842 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

VoidExpanse

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

68% positive (568 reviews) — mixed opinions
568 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.84 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.77)

Popularity

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

-33% player decline
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. VoidExpanse currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:40 AM UTC

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