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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - AscensionVSROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV

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

NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension

NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension

Strategy
Quality
60Popularity
24Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$59.99
Buy Now
VS
ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV

Quality
55Popularity
33Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−37% $37.87
Buy Now

Winner

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

2
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
2 of 14 metrics
ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$59.99 -
$37.87 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$53.24 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-37% Wins
Sales Frequency
5 price changes -
63 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
73.5% positive Wins
63.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
807 -
12.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
593 -
8.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
214 Wins
4.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
210 -
1.6K Wins
Steam Recommendations
795 -
12.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
29 -
47 Wins
Supported Languages
3 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2016 -
Jan 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleNOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

MaybeROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV

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

NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension

NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension

1 Store
Steam
Steam$59.99Buy Now
ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −37% $37.87Buy Now
Steam
Steam +58% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

73% positive (807 reviews) — mostly positive
807 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$59.99 — premium price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-67% player drop
127 concurrent players — smaller but active

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

63% positive (12,832 reviews) — mixed opinions
12,832 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$37.87 — mid-range price
37% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($35.99)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-40% player decline
920 concurrent players — smaller but active
12,832 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - AscensionROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
Release Date
March 23, 2016
January 15, 2020
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
Achievements
29
47

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows® 10
  • Processor: Multi-core
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: VRAM 512MB over
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10, 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 (3.0GHz or over)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 16bit 5.1ch Surround, 48KHz WAVE file can be played
  • Additional Notes: 1920 x 1080 Display recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension or ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV?

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV won the comparison against NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension 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 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV?

Based on the metrics, ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV 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. ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 12:52 AM UTC

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