Original War vs Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic)
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
KinguinOriginal War wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Original War is R$46.12 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Original War | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic) |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 66 |
| Quality | 80 | 85 |
| Value | 90 | 39 |
| Popularity | 26 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 6.92 | R$ 44.25 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.5% positive | 85.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 15 | 173 |
Where to buy
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Original War
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Details and requirements
| Item | Original War | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic) |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 27, 2014 | February 18, 2009 |
| Developers | Altar Games | Relic Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac/Linux) |
| Publishers | Bohemia Interactive | Relic Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac/Linux) |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Pentium® IV - 2GHz | AMD Athlon 64x2 4400+ or any Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Memory (minimum) | 512 MB RAM | 2 GB RAM (XP and Vista) |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVidia® GeForce™4 - 256 MB | A 256MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900, or equivalent |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 6.5 GB of uncompressed Hard Drive space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Original War or Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic)?
Original War won the comparison against Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic) 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 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic)?
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, 01:04 PM UTC