9 Years of Shadows vs Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Astalon: Tears of the Earth wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Astalon: Tears of the Earth is $0.74 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | 9 Years of Shadows | Astalon: Tears of the Earth |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 53 | 69 |
| Quality | 65 | 89 |
| Value | 59 | 82 |
| Popularity | 27 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.18 | $0.44 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.3% positive | 92.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 8 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | 9 Years of Shadows | Astalon: Tears of the Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 27, 2023 | June 3, 2021 |
| Developers | Halberd Studios | LABS Works |
| Publishers | indie.io | DANGEN Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-9100F | Intel Core i3-2100 (2 * 3100) or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 2 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GT 730 | GeForce GTX 550 Ti (1024 MB) or higher |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 600 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: 9 Years of Shadows or Astalon: Tears of the Earth?
Astalon: Tears of the Earth won the comparison against 9 Years of Shadows 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 9 Years of Shadows worth buying over Astalon: Tears of the Earth?
Based on the metrics, Astalon: Tears of the Earth 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. Astalon: Tears of the Earth currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC