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Overlord™VSOverlord™: Raising Hell

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Overlord™

Overlord™

Quality
89Popularity
30Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
Overlord™: Raising Hell

Overlord™: Raising Hell

Quality
74Popularity
27Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Overlord™ wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

9
Overlord™
9 of 13 metrics
Overlord™: Raising Hell
4 of 13 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.49 Wins
$4.99 -
Sales Frequency
21 price changes Wins
7 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94% positive Wins
93% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.0K Wins
2.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.7K Wins
1.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
295 -
136 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
25 -
29 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.9K Wins
1.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
4 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2007 -
Feb 2008 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeOverlord™

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

Wait for SaleOverlord™: Raising Hell

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Overlord™
Overlord™: Raising Hell

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

Overlord™

Overlord™

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Overlord™: Raising Hell

Overlord™: Raising Hell

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Overlord™

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (4,955 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,955 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$2.80 — very accessible price
44% off — decent discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-36% player decline
18 concurrent players — niche audience

Overlord™: Raising Hell

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

93% positive (1,951 reviews) — very positive reception
1,951 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-36% player decline
34 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsOverlord™Overlord™: Raising Hell
Release Date
October 26, 2007
February 28, 2008
Developers
Triumph Studios
Triumph Studios
Publishers
Electronic Arts, Codemasters
Electronic Arts, Codemasters
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Overlord™

Recommended

RECOMMENDED
  • Supported OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or Athlon 64 X2
  • RAM: 1GB RAM
  • Video: GeForce 7800 or Radeon X1800

Overlord™: Raising Hell

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Overlord™ or Overlord™: Raising Hell?

Overlord™ won the comparison against Overlord™: Raising Hell 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 Overlord™ worth buying over Overlord™: Raising Hell?

Based on the metrics, Overlord™ 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. Overlord™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:13 PM UTC

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