Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord vs Waves of Steel
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Waves of Steel is $0.80 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 | Waves of Steel |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 74 | 55 |
| Quality | 84 | 72 |
| Value | 72 | 46 |
| Popularity | 52 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $20.79 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.8% positive | 90.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 22.2K | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$20.79−58%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$21.08−58%Buy 
Eneba Key marketplace$24.22−52%Buy Waves of Steel
Side by side over time
Mount & Blade II: BannerlordWaves of Steel
Details and requirements
| Item | Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord | Waves of Steel |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 25, 2022 | February 6, 2023 |
| Developers | TaleWorlds Entertainment | TMA Games LLC |
| Publishers | TaleWorlds Entertainment | TMA Games LLC |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit only) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon™ RX 580 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord or Waves of Steel?
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord won the comparison against Waves of Steel 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 Waves of Steel?
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:24 PM UTC