Northgard: Definitive Edition vs The Scouring
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Northgard: Definitive Edition wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Northgard: Definitive Edition is R$8.06 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Northgard: Definitive Edition | The Scouring |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 57 |
| Quality | 84 | 71 |
| Value | 72 | 59 |
| Popularity | 39 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 27.99 | R$ 36.05 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.2% positive | 87.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.1K | 28 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Northgard: Definitive Edition | The Scouring |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 7, 2018 | August 12, 2025 |
| Developers | Shiro Games | Orc Group |
| Publishers | Shiro Games | Orc Group |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or better: 64 bits required | Windows Vista/7/8/10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5 3.1 Ghz Quad core | Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7800 or better | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 or equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Northgard: Definitive Edition or The Scouring?
Northgard: Definitive Edition won the comparison against The Scouring 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 Northgard: Definitive Edition worth buying over The Scouring?
Based on the metrics, Northgard: Definitive Edition 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. Northgard: Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC