Old World vs Oriental Empires
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Old World wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Oriental Empires is $0.45 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Old World | Oriental Empires |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 69 | 65 |
| Quality | 81 | 76 |
| Value | 76 | 80 |
| Popularity | 31 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.22 | $0.77 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.6% positive | 80.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 488 | 21 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Old World | Oriental Empires |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 18, 2022 | September 14, 2017 |
| Developers | Mohawk Games | Shining Pixel Studios |
| Publishers | Hooded Horse | Iceberg Interactive |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) | Windows 7,8,10 - 64 bit (32 bit NOT supported) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-8600K (hexa-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 7 1700X (octa-core) | Intel i5 3.2 GHz or equivalent AMD processor and above |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R9 390X (8 GB) | 512 MB DX 9 Compliant videocard with pixel shader 3,0 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Old World or Oriental Empires?
Old World won the comparison against Oriental Empires 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 Old World worth buying over Oriental Empires?
Based on the metrics, Old World 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. Oriental Empires currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:28 PM UTC