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

Oriental Empires

Oriental Empires

StrategyIndieSimulationRTSMultiplayerWar +14
Quality
76Popularity
28Value
31
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
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−98% $0.69
Buy
VS
Steel Division 2

Steel Division 2

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationRTSSingleplayerMultiplayer +14
Quality
76Popularity
32Value
73
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 14 hours
−65% $13.83
Buy

Winner

Oriental Empires wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Buy on Kinguin
8
Oriental Empires
8 of 14 metrics
Steel Division 2
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.69 Wins
$13.83 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.50 Wins
$9.99 -
Best Current Discount
-98% Wins
-65% -
Sales Frequency
184 price changes Wins
169 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
74/100 Wins
73/100 -
Steam Review Score
80.2% positive Wins
79.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.6K -
8.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K -
6.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
513 Wins
1.7K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
18 -
290 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.6K -
8.0K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
60 Wins
58 -
Supported Languages
6 languages
6 languages
Release Date
Sep 2017 -
Jun 2019 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleOriental Empires

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeSteel Division 2

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Oriental Empires
Steel Division 2

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

Oriental Empires

Oriental Empires

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Kinguin
Kinguin −98% $0.69Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +22% $0.84View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$5.40View
GamersGate
GamersGate$29.99View
Steam
Steam$29.99View
Steel Division 2

Steel Division 2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −65% $13.83Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +189% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +189% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +189% $39.99View

Oriental Empires

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

80% positive (2,592 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 74/100: generally favorable from critics
2,592 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$0.69: very accessible price
98% off: deep discount
Historical low: $0.50: room for better deals

Popularity

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

Players down 29% in recent days
15 concurrent players: niche audience

Steel Division 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

79% positive (8,075 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 73/100: generally favorable from critics
8,075 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$13.83: reasonable price
65% off: solid discount
Historical low: $9.99: room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 6% in recent days
346 concurrent players: smaller but active
Game detailsOriental EmpiresSteel Division 2
Release date
September 14, 2017
June 20, 2019
Developers
Shining Pixel Studios
Eugen Systems
Publishers
Iceberg Interactive
Eugen Systems
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
60
58

Oriental Empires

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7,8,10 - 64 bit (32 bit NOT supported)
  • Processor: Intel i5 3.2 GHz or equivalent AMD processor and above
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB DX 9 Compliant videocard with pixel shader 3,0
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible Audio
  • Additional Notes: Minimum Resolution: 1024 x 768

Steel Division 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 7 with Service Pack 1
  • Processor: 4 cores Intel | AMD CPU (Intel i3-8100, AMD Ryzen 3 1200)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 3 GB (Legacy: Nvidia Geforce GTX 780), AMD Radeon RX 580 (Legacy: AMD Radeon R9 290X)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Which is better: Oriental Empires or Steel Division 2?

Oriental Empires won the comparison against Steel Division 2 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 Oriental Empires worth buying over Steel Division 2?

Based on the metrics, Oriental Empires 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. Steel Division 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC

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