Comparison

Valor™ vs Arkheim

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Valor™

Engage in intense player-versus-player combat and strategic empire building. Form alliances, conquer cities, and vie for dominance in a world where every decision matters. Experience a deep, competitive strategy game with multiple modes and rewards for superior play.

Highlights
  • Deeply strategic combat
  • Control hundreds of cities
  • Join guilds and conquer players
  • Compete in the Tournament of Champions
  • Earn titles and premium items
  • Multiple game modes
Features
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Valor is not a game for people looking to build pretty, pretty castles. This is war. Decisions have consequences. Use each building, troop, and alliance to determine your fate: conquer or be conquered. Welcome to Trial by Sword. "Best strategy game I've ever played. A shining gem in the world of strategy gaming" "Great game with an edge of life or death." Player versus player combat is the heart of Valor. Convince, coerce and conquer those around you to survive and thrive. Guilds will reign supreme upon the backs of new and lasting friendships that extend beyond the game (and occasionally spinning off a marriage or two). Other alliances will be shattered by a single player's treachery. Valor is not a game; it’s a way of life. Features: - Highly competitive environment with deeply strategic combat. - Control hundreds of cities to create a lasting empire. - Join a guild, conquer enemy players and claim a world. - Vie for entry into the Tournament of Champions. - Earn titles and premium items through superior play. - Experience multiple game modes. Welcome to Valor, Lords and Ladies. Bring your galoshes, it’s gunna get messy. You need a wifi connection to download Valor HD. If you are using cell service please search for ‘Valor’ in the App Store to download the standard definition version. WEB: http://www.valorgame.com TWITTER: @ValorTheGame FACEBOOK: facebook.com/ValorTheGame

About

Arkheim

Build a fantasy empire, command armies, and engage in cross-platform PvP battles in this RTS MMO. Gather mystical orbs to power your Ark and ascend to the Kingdom of Eternal Light, or lead your realm to destruction. Form alliances and strategize for territorial conquest.

Highlights
  • Fantasy RTS gameplay
  • Empire building and economy management
  • Army command and military training
  • Cross-platform PvP battles
  • Alliance and team-based strategy
  • Dungeon battles with demons
  • Raid other realms for orbs
Features
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Discover Arkheim - Realms at War, the new fantasy MMO war game from the makers of the MMO strategy classic, Travian. Build an empire, raid and battle in true cross-platform PVP – the depth of an RTS strategy game, with the accessibility of a mobile app. Arkheim, once a legendary empire, has been destroyed with remnants of its kingdom floating in the sky. Its ancient relics have enthralled new explorers such as yourself, promising power and answers about the past. A prophecy foretells that once all three moons align into the Full Moon Trinity, those worthy will ascend into a Kingdom of Eternal Light. You must gather mystical orbs that let you channel the energy of the moons, and transfer them into a colossal relic at the center of your realm: the Ark. The stronger your Ark, the more powerful your empire will become. Build your empire and command a mighty army. Dungeon battles will have you face-to-face with twisted demons. Battle demons to gain ancient knowledge and powerful items in return. Command Warlords with unique sets of abilities and send multiple armies into epic PvP battles. Raid other realms to gain powerful orbs and increase the power of your Ark. Fantasy war tactics will make or break your empire. Create an alliance and discuss MMO strategy, and fight alongside players all over the world. RTS strategy will lead your empire to the Kingdom of Eternal Light...or to destruction. You hold the fate of your people in your hands. Will you be deemed worthy to ascend into the Kingdom of Eternal Light? ARKHEIM FEATURES: Fantasy RTS Games: - Command an army of fallen soldiers & harvest the power of the three moons - Build up your economy & train a mighty military - Raid other realms and steal their orbs to increase the power of your Ark Build Your Empire: - War Commander, Pioneer & Ascendant: Gifted with rare abilities, you're destined to turn your settlement into a flourishing city - Battle as a ruthless elf or an inventive dwarf and enter war over an ancient prophecy - Unite in a powerful kingdom, your realm, with players from all over the world - Kingdom defense and expansion: Fight for territorial conquest & epic loot Alliance Strategy: - MMO strategy: Join a realm and meet allies to battle with - Build mighty alliances in your realm - Team-based 4X strategy game - where teamwork is key War & Dungeons: - Raid other realms and goblin towers to gather mystical orbs to channel the energy of the moons - Battle twisted demons, gain ancient knowledge and collect powerful items - Command mighty warlords and clash with other players - PvP battles: Devise cunning strategy to conquer enemy towers and prevail Create a prosperous future for you, your people and your realm. -- Arkheim - Realms at War offers in-app purchases. You can disable this by turning off the in-app purchases in your device’s settings. Privacy Policy: https://agb.traviangames.com/privacy-en.pdf

Screenshots

Valor™4 screens
Arkheim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arkheim at 4.7 against Valor™'s 3.1. Valor™'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (85% vs 58%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Valor™ sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Arkheim sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arkheim holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 162 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Valor™'s written reviews are positive against 58% of Arkheim's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Valor™ ships an update every 3 weeks, Arkheim monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Valor™ versus Arkheim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterValor™Arkheim
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (71 ratings)4.7 (162 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings71162 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB419 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperQuark Games LLCTravian Games GmbH

Customer experience

Valor™

All ratings71 ratings
Positive52.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.9%
Written reviews1,657 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative9.5%

Arkheim

All ratings161 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative35.0%

Bugs and requests

Valor™

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Account transfer and recovery issues
  • Inconsistent notifications and alerts
  • Glitches in guild management and communication

Requested features

5 requests
  • Automated city management features
  • Better communication tools for guilds
  • Ability to demolish or abandon cities
  • Visual battle reports and animations
  • Improved map and navigation functionality

Arkheim

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Valor™

One-time6
  • Mini Pack$4.99
  • Titan Token$4.99
  • Basic Pack$9.99
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  • Standard Pack$19.99
  • Large Pack$49.99
  • Supreme Pack$99.99
10 purchases

Arkheim

One-time10
  • Early Support$0.99
  • Sapphire Pouch$1.99
  • Early Support II$1.99
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  • Tools of Alchemy$2.99
  • Tools of Builder$2.99
  • Tricks and Treasure$3.99
  • Early Support III$3.99
  • Tricks and Boosts$3.99
  • Spellcaster's Delight$5.99
  • Epos of Conquest$14.99

Questions

Is Valor™ free?
Valor™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arkheim free?
Arkheim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Valor™ or Arkheim?
Arkheim is rated higher. Valor™ averages 3.1 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Arkheim averages 4.7 from 162 ratings.
Do Valor™ or Arkheim have ads?
Arkheim shows ads; Valor™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Valor™ or Arkheim?
Valor™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Arkheim monthly. Most recently, Valor™ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Arkheim on November 3, 2026.

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