Original War vs Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Original War is $5.99 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 | Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 68 |
| Quality | 80 | 91 |
| Value | 77 | 60 |
| Popularity | 26 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.62 | $7.61 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.5% positive | 96.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 15 | 687 |
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 | Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 27, 2014 | September 28, 2011 |
| Developers | Altar Games | Gas Powered Games |
| Publishers | Bohemia Interactive | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows® XP Service Pack 2, Windows® Vista |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Pentium® IV - 2GHz | 3.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD processor or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 512 MB RAM | 1 GB RAM or better |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVidia® GeForce™4 - 256 MB | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | — |
| Hard Disk Space (minimum) | — | 8GB available hard drive space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Original War or Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance?
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance won the comparison against Original War 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 Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance?
Based on the metrics, Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance 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, 01:51 PM UTC