9 Years of ShadowsVSDust: An Elysian Tail
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
9 Years of Shadows
Better Deal· Kinguin
Dust: An Elysian Tail
Better Deal· SteamWinner
9 Years of Shadows wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
9 Years of Shadows
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Dust: An Elysian Tail
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
9 Years of Shadows
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i3-9100F
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GT 730
Dust: An Elysian Tail
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better
- Direct X®: 10, Windows Media Player
- Hard Disk Space: 1.5 GB HD space
- Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
- Input: Mouse and Keyboard or XInput-compatible Gamepad
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: 9 Years of Shadows or Dust: An Elysian Tail?
9 Years of Shadows won the comparison against Dust: An Elysian Tail 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 Dust: An Elysian Tail?
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. 9 Years of Shadows currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:15 AM UTC