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RIOT: Civil UnrestVSWar of Rights

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

RIOT: Civil Unrest

RIOT: Civil Unrest

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
58Popularity
26Value
57
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-92% $1.34
Buy Now
VS
War of Rights

War of Rights

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationEarly AccessMassively Multiplayer
Quality
72Popularity
33Value
45
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
$29.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
RIOT: Civil Unrest
7 of 14 metrics
War of Rights
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.35 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.34 Wins
$14.99 -
Best Current Discount
-92% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
29 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
69% positive -
88.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.6K -
13.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
11.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
497 Wins
1.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
311 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.6K -
13.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
10 -
29 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2019 Wins
Dec 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleRIOT: Civil Unrest

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

MaybeWar of Rights

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
RIOT: Civil Unrest
War of Rights

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

RIOT: Civil Unrest

RIOT: Civil Unrest

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $1.34Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1168% $16.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1168% $16.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1168% $16.99View
War of Rights

War of Rights

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

RIOT: Civil Unrest

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

69% positive (1,604 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,604 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$1.34 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-56% player drop
4 concurrent players — niche audience

War of Rights

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

89% positive (13,029 reviews) — very positive reception
13,029 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-41% player decline
194 concurrent players — smaller but active
13,029 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRIOT: Civil UnrestWar of Rights
Release Date
February 12, 2019
December 3, 2018
Developers
Leonard Menchiari, IV Productions, Ivan Venturi Productions
Campfire Games
Publishers
Silver Lining Interactive
Campfire Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
10
29

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

RIOT: Civil Unrest

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 10 x64
  • Processor: AMD / Intel quad-core processor running at 3.2 GHz (AMD FX 6000 series or Intel Core i3 4000 series or newer architectures are recommended)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD/NVIDIA dedicated graphic card, with at least 4096MB of dedicated VRAM and with at least DirectX 11 and Shader Model 6.0 support. ATI/AMD Radeon R9 380 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or newer architectures are recommended
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated or dedicated DirectX 9 compatible soundcard
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard, mouse and internet connection for Steam

War of Rights

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5 14700K, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 4070, AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: RIOT: Civil Unrest or War of Rights?

RIOT: Civil Unrest and War of Rights are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 RIOT: Civil Unrest worth buying over War of Rights?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. RIOT: Civil Unrest currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC

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