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AbyssusVSGatekeeper

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Abyssus

Abyssus

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
69Popularity
30Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−30% $17.55
Buy Now
VS
Gatekeeper

Gatekeeper

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
67Popularity
28Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 5 days
−83% $2.49
Buy Now

Winner

Abyssus wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

7
Abyssus
7 of 13 metrics
Gatekeeper
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$17.55 -
$2.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$17.49 -
$2.28 Wins
Best Current Discount
-30% -
-83% Wins
Sales Frequency
69 price changes -
83 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
84.4% positive Wins
82.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.6K Wins
2.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.9K Wins
2.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
718 -
461 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
822 Wins
55 -
Steam Recommendations
4.4K Wins
2.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
119 Wins
81 -
Supported Languages
9 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2025 Wins
Aug 2025 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAbyssus

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeGatekeeper

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Abyssus
Gatekeeper

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Abyssus

Abyssus

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −30% $17.55Buy Now
Steam
Steam +42% $24.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +42% $24.99View
Gatekeeper

Gatekeeper

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −83% $2.49Buy Now
Steam
Steam +291% $9.74View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Abyssus

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

84% positive (4,589 reviews) — mostly positive
4,589 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$17.55 — reasonable price
30% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($14.99)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-67% player drop
397 concurrent players — smaller but active

Gatekeeper

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (2,680 reviews) — mostly positive
2,680 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.49 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

+13% player growth
77 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAbyssusGatekeeper
Release Date
August 12, 2025
August 1, 2025
Developers
DoubleMoose Games
Gravity Lagoon
Publishers
The Arcade Crew, Dotemu
HypeTrain Digital
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
119
81

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Abyssus

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600, 6GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS

Gatekeeper

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or above
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-9100
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 1060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Abyssus or Gatekeeper?

Abyssus won the comparison against Gatekeeper 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 Abyssus worth buying over Gatekeeper?

Based on the metrics, Abyssus 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. Gatekeeper currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 08:56 AM UTC

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