Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit vs Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit wins 6 of 9 head-to-head metrics. Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit is $10.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit | Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 48 | 52 |
| Quality | 67 | 74 |
| Value | 45 | 45 |
| Popularity | 23 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $29.99 | $39.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 84% positive | 92.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 117 | 752 |
Where to buy
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit
Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit | Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 17, 2017 | January 16, 2018 |
| Developers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Publishers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10(*Japanese Ver. & Traditional Chinese Ver. only) | Windows® 10(*Japanese Ver. & Traditional Chinese Ver. only) |
| Processor (minimum) | 1GHz over | Pentium III 1GHz over |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1024x768 pixel over, High Color | 1024x768 pixel over |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit or Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit won the comparison against Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit 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 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit worth buying over Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit?
Based on the metrics, Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC