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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

Quality
88Popularity
55Value
35
Green Man GamingBest price· Green Man Gaming · Authorized reseller
$59.99
Buy
VS
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

Quality
83Popularity
40Value
40
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−77% $7.02
Buy

Winner

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Green Man Gaming
10
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
10 of 14 metrics
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$59.99 -
$7.02 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.28 Wins
$6.75 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
27 price changes Wins
18 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
88/100 Wins
76/100 -
Steam Review Score
86.3% positive -
87.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
276.7K Wins
54.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
238.7K Wins
47.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
38.0K -
7.0K Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
27.6K Wins
4.1K -
Steam Recommendations
276.5K Wins
58.4K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
320 Wins
188 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2016 Wins
Sep 2013 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeSid Meier’s Civilization® VI

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

MaybeTotal War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

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

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$59.99Buy
Steam
Steam$59.99View
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −77% $7.02Buy
Steam
Steam +7% $7.49View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99View

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

86% positive (276,749 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 88/100: high marks from professional reviewers
276,749 reviews: very large sample

Value

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

$59.99: premium price

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players down 18% in recent days
22,295 concurrent players: very healthy
170 new reviews: still being discovered
276,749 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

87% positive (54,744 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 76/100: generally favorable from critics
54,744 reviews: very large sample

Value

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

$7.02: very accessible price
77% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($6.75)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players down 6% in recent days
5,099 concurrent players: solid base
54,744 total reviews: major title
Game detailsSid Meier’s Civilization® VITotal War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
Release date
October 20, 2016
September 2, 2013
Developers
Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Linux), Aspyr (Mac)
CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive
Publishers
2K, Aspyr (Linux), Aspyr (Mac)
SEGA, Feral Interactive
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
320
188

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64
  • Processor: Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 23 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Device

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows 7 / Windows 8
  • Processor:2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater)
  • Memory:4GB RAM
  • Graphics:1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card.
  • DirectX®:11
  • Hard Drive:35 GB HD space
  • Additional:Screen Resolution - 1920x1080

    Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
Which is better: Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI or Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI won the comparison against Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition 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 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI worth buying over Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?

Based on the metrics, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI 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. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC

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