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Mount & Blade II: BannerlordVSVoor De Kroon

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
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VS
Voor De Kroon

Voor De Kroon

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationEarly AccessRPG
Quality
70Popularity
23Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 34 days
$29.99
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Winner

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

12
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
12 of 15 metrics
Voor De Kroon
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$16.36 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$16.83 Wins
$20.99 -
Best Current Discount
-67% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
145 price changes Wins
9 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
77/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
87.7% positive -
87.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
227.5K Wins
625 -
Positive Steam Reviews
199.6K Wins
549 -
Negative Steam Reviews
27.9K -
76 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
23.1K Wins
11 -
Steam Recommendations
227.8K Wins
625 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2022 -
Dec 2022 Wins
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.

Wait for SaleVoor De Kroon

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
Voor De Kroon

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
Voor De Kroon

Voor De Kroon

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now

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

Voor De Kroon

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

88% positive (623 reviews) — very positive reception
623 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$29.99 — mid-range price
Historical low: $20.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-18% minor player decrease
14 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMount & Blade II: BannerlordVoor De Kroon
Release Date
October 25, 2022
December 9, 2022
Developers
TaleWorlds Entertainment
Future Minimalism
Publishers
TaleWorlds Entertainment
Future Minimalism
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
50

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:

Voor De Kroon

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Ryzen 5 5600x or intel Equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2080 series or AMD Equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 23 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord or Voor De Kroon?

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord won the comparison against Voor De Kroon 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 Voor De Kroon?

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, 09:05 PM UTC

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