Shadow Empire vs Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is $7.50 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shadow Empire | Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 61 | 70 |
| Quality | 79 | 77 |
| Value | 67 | 80 |
| Popularity | 26 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.39 | $1.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.3% positive | 82.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 74 | 774 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Shadow Empire
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$9.39−77%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$9.71−76%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$9.85−75%Buy Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.89−95%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$2.69−93%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$4.00−90%Buy Side by side over time
Shadow EmpireWarhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Details and requirements
| Item | Shadow Empire | Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 3, 2020 | July 12, 2018 |
| Developers | VR Designs | Proxy Studios |
| Publishers | Matrix Games | Slitherine Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Windows 8, Windows 10 | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | 1.5 GHZ | Intel Core i5 or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 8MB video memory, 1280x768 or higher resolution | Vulkan support with 3 GB VRAM (Nvidia GeForce 900 series / AMD Radeon RX 400 series) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shadow Empire or Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War?
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War won the comparison against Shadow Empire 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 Shadow Empire worth buying over Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War?
Based on the metrics, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of 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. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC