Original War vs Steel Division 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Original War wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Original War is $20.16 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Original War | Steel Division 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 62 |
| Quality | 80 | 76 |
| Value | 77 | 64 |
| Popularity | 26 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.62 | $12.66 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.5% positive | 79.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 15 | 237 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Original War | Steel Division 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 27, 2014 | June 20, 2019 |
| Developers | Altar Games | Eugen Systems |
| Publishers | Bohemia Interactive | Eugen Systems |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 7 with Service Pack 1 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Pentium® IV - 2GHz | 4 cores Intel | AMD CPU (Intel i3-8100, AMD Ryzen 3 1200) |
| Memory (minimum) | 512 MB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVidia® GeForce™4 - 256 MB | Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 3 GB (Legacy: Nvidia Geforce GTX 780), AMD Radeon RX 580 (Legacy: AMD Radeon R9 290X) |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Original War or Steel Division 2?
Original War 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 Original War worth buying over Steel Division 2?
Based on the metrics, Original War 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. Original War currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:55 PM UTC