Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI vs Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is $3.51 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI | Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 80 | 70 |
| Quality | 88 | 77 |
| Value | 83 | 80 |
| Popularity | 53 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.40 | $1.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.3% positive | 82.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 23.9K | 774 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
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
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIWarhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Details and requirements
| Item | Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI | Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 20, 2016 | July 12, 2018 |
| Developers | Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Linux) | Proxy Studios |
| Publishers | 2K, Aspyr (Linux) | Slitherine Ltd. |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater | Intel Core i5 or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater | Vulkan support with 3 GB VRAM (Nvidia GeForce 900 series / AMD Radeon RX 400 series) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 23 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI or Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War?
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI won the comparison against Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War 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 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War?
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. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC