NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension vs NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension wins 7 of 10 head-to-head metrics. NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension is $9.32 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension | NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 50 | 44 |
| Quality | 61 | 46 |
| Value | 59 | 54 |
| Popularity | 24 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $46.90 | $56.22 |
| Steam Review Score | 73.6% positive | 51.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 221 | 102 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension | NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 23, 2016 | November 29, 2017 |
| Developers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Publishers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 | Windows® 10 Japanese Version 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Multi-core | Intel Core i5 3.0GHz or over |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | VRAM 512MB over | VRAM 256MB over / VRAM 4GB over for 4K graphics |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension or NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi?
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension won the comparison against NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi 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 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension worth buying over NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi?
Based on the metrics, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension 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. NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:33 PM UTC