9 Years of Shadows vs AWAKEN - Astral Blade
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
9 Years of Shadows wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. 9 Years of Shadows is $7.11 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 | AWAKEN - Astral Blade |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 56 |
| Quality | 65 | 67 |
| Value | 59 | 68 |
| Popularity | 27 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.18 | $8.29 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.3% positive | 82.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 6 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | 9 Years of Shadows | AWAKEN - Astral Blade |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 27, 2023 | October 22, 2024 |
| Developers | Halberd Studios | Dark Pigeon Games |
| Publishers | indie.io | ESDigital Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows10 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-9100F | Quad Core @ 2.50Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GT 730 | 4GB of video RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: 9 Years of Shadows or AWAKEN - Astral Blade?
9 Years of Shadows won the comparison against AWAKEN - Astral Blade 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 AWAKEN - Astral Blade?
Based on the metrics, 9 Years of Shadows 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. AWAKEN - Astral Blade currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC