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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of WarVSWarhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

Quality
77Popularity
33Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-94% $2.21
Buy Now
VS
Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)

Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)

Quality
77Popularity
25Value
37
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-87% $2.58
Buy Now

Winner

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

13
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
13 of 15 metrics
Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.21 Wins
$2.58 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.73 Wins
$14.99 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
-87% -
Sales Frequency
80 price changes Wins
8 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
71/100 Wins
69/100 -
Steam Review Score
82.4% positive -
85.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
8.0K Wins
1.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.6K Wins
989 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.4K -
162 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3.4K Wins
17 -
Steam Recommendations
8.0K Wins
1.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
166 Wins
12 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2018 Wins
Jan 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeWarhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

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

Wait for SaleWarhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)

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

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $2.21Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1710% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1710% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1710% $39.99View
Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)

Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -87% $2.58Buy Now
Steam
Steam +675% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

Quality

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

82% positive (7,995 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 71/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,995 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.21 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-71% player drop
1,966 concurrent players — solid base

Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

86% positive (1,151 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,151 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$2.58 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.56)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +56%
25 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsWarhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of WarWarhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)
Release Date
July 12, 2018
January 19, 2017
Developers
Proxy Studios
Straylight Entertainment
Publishers
Slitherine Ltd.
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows
Achievements
166
12

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Vulkan support with 3 GB VRAM (Nvidia GeForce 900 series / AMD Radeon RX 400 series)
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War or Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)?

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War won the comparison against Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic) 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: Gladius - Relics of War worth buying over Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)?

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.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC

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