Marvel Rivals vs Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
6v6 hero shooter chaos or 3-player Tyranid slaughter? One rewards coordination, the other bolter discipline.
Updated 10d 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 Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Marvel Rivals | Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II |
|---|---|---|
| Value Marvel Rivals wins on value | ||
| Price now | $0.00 Steam | $17.98 −70% · GamesPlanet US |
| All-time low | $0.00 | $17.95 |
| Cost / hour | $0.00/hr $0.00 · 18 h main story | $1.90/hr $17.98 · 9 h main story |
| Off its low | — | At its low vs $17.95 low |
| Main story | 18 h | 9 h |
| Health Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 76% 406k reviews | 84% 221k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 65% 9k votes · vs 76% lifetime · souring | 86% 4k votes · vs 84% lifetime |
| Peak players | 196,974 Jul 2026 · ↑ 52% MoM | 24,918 Jul 2026 · ↓ 6% MoM |
| Launch peak | 47% of Dec 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | 13% of Sep 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 642,333 Jan 2025 | 186,199 Sep 2024 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | yesterday | 11 days ago |
| Patch cadence | 15+ in last 90 days, at minimum | 6 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 competitive 6v6 hero shooter without role limits.
- You enjoy learning new synergies through team-up abilities.
- You are okay with live-service grind and seasonal balance changes.
Pick Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II if
- You prefer co-op PvE horde combat with friends.
- You are a Warhammer 40K fan wanting faithful universe representation.
- You want a focused 8-12 hour campaign with replayable ops.
Bottom line
Pick Marvel Rivals for competitive hero shooter variety; choose Space Marine II if co-op Tyranid slaughter with friends sounds more your pace.