Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade vs Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III is $18.75 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 66 |
| Quality | 93 | 59 |
| Value | 40 | 97 |
| Popularity | 31 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | N/A | $6.15 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.3% positive | 50.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 137 | 103 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$6.15−85%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$6.59−84%Buy 
Steam Official store$7.99−80%Buy Side by side over time
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark CrusadeWarhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III
Details and requirements
| Item | Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 7, 2007 | April 27, 2017 |
| Developers | Relic Entertainment | Relic Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Publishers | SEGA | Relic Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | 64-bit Windows 10 with latest updates |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 3GHz i5 quad core or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB of RAM, 2 GB of VRAM MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce 770 or AMD Radeon 7970 or equivalent DirectX 11 card |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade or Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III?
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III 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 Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade worth buying over Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III?
Based on the metrics, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III 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 III currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC