Pharaoh™: A New Era vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Stronghold: Definitive Edition wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Pharaoh™: A New Era 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 | Pharaoh™: A New Era | Stronghold: Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 68 |
| Quality | 63 | 84 |
| Value | 70 | 69 |
| Popularity | 30 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.74 | $6.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.8% positive | 86.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 251 | 307 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Pharaoh™: A New Era | Stronghold: Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 15, 2023 | November 7, 2023 |
| Developers | Triskell Interactive | Firefly Studios |
| Publishers | Dotemu | Firefly Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030, 2 GB or AMD Radeon RX 460, 2 GB or Intel HD Graphics 630 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Pharaoh™: A New Era or Stronghold: Definitive Edition?
Stronghold: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Pharaoh™: A New Era 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 Pharaoh™: A New Era worth buying over Stronghold: Definitive Edition?
Based on the metrics, Stronghold: Definitive Edition 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. Pharaoh™: A New Era currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:32 PM UTC