Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance vs Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance is R$95.64 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance | Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 68 | 60 |
| Quality | 91 | 93 |
| Value | 38 | 40 |
| Popularity | 33 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 32.71 | N/A |
| Steam Review Score | 96.4% positive | 96.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 687 | 137 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplaceR$32.71−4%Buy 
Steam Official storeR$33.98Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplaceR$38.43Buy Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade
Side by side over time
Supreme Commander: Forged AllianceWarhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade
Details and requirements
| Item | Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance | Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 28, 2011 | August 7, 2007 |
| Developers | Gas Powered Games | Relic Entertainment |
| Publishers | Square Enix | SEGA |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® XP Service Pack 2, Windows® Vista | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD processor or better | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM or better | — |
| Hard Disk Space (minimum) | 8GB available hard drive space | — |
| Video Card (minimum) | 256 MB video RAM, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (Nvidia 6800 or better) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance or Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade?
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance won the comparison against Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade 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 Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance worth buying over Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade?
Based on the metrics, Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance 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: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:29 PM UTC