Marvel Rivals vs Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
Both deliver action, but one is a live-service PvP brawler while the other is a co-op power fantasy with a clear endpoint.
Updated 25d ago
For fans of Overwatch 2 hungry for team-up synergies and free-form 6v6, Rivals stabilized at 100k peak after an 82% drop from launch.
Saves the 40K video game catalog — Space Marine 2's chunky bolter-and-chainsword co-op keeps 8-12k peak players active in 2026 with strong PvE Operations.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 9; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 9.
| Measure | Marvel Rivals | Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II |
|---|---|---|
| Value Marvel Rivals wins on value | ||
| Price now | $0.00 Steam | $14.99 −75% · GamesPlanet US |
| All-time low | $0.00 | $14.95 |
| Cost / hour | $0.00/hr $0.00 · 18 h main story | $1.59/hr $14.99 · 9 h main story |
| Off its low | — | At its low low was Sep 2026 |
| Main story | 18 h | 9 h |
| Health Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 76% 415k reviews | 84% 225k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 66% 8k votes · vs 76% lifetime · souring | 81% 3k votes · vs 84% lifetime |
| Peak players | 144,922 Aug 2026 · ↓ 26% MoM | 25,166 Aug 2026 · ↑ 1% MoM |
| Launch peak | 35% of Dec 2024 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | 14% of Sep 2024 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 |
| All-time peak | 642,333 Jan 2025 | 186,199 Sep 2024 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 5 days ago | 3 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 16+ in last 90 days, at minimum | 4 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Gold |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Marvel Rivals
The matchmaking system's forced 50% win rate and absence of role queue create landslide games and 6 DPS teams in ranked, frustrating long-time players.
from our May 2026 verdict
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
The horde combat and class-based PvE operations offer deep customization and cinematic action that long-haul players find addictive.
Excessive loading screens and overpriced DLC are consistent frustrations that even dedicated players call out.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Marvel Rivals if
- You want a free-to-play PvP shooter with no role lock
- You enjoy hero pair synergies and frequent balance patches
- You play with a large group and like destructible maps
Pick Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II if
- You prefer a tight co-op campaign you can finish in a weekend
- You are a Warhammer 40K fan wanting reverent universe detail
- You like grindable PvE Operations over competitive multiplayer
Bottom line
Pick Marvel Rivals for free 6v6 chaos and constant updates if you like live-service grinding; pick Space Marine II for a solid 9-hour co-op experience with a one-time cost.